Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Blue Lotus
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Blue Lotus
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Malvales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Blue Lotus and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.