Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Blue Lotus
Kohl
In French
Blue Lotus
chou
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
repollo
In Greek
Blue Lotus
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
repolho
In Polish
Blue Lotus
kapusta
In Latin
Blue Lotus
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Brassicales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Cabbage
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Cabbage Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Cabbage are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Cabbage
Care of Blue Lotus and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.