Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Not Available
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Calla Lily
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Calla Lily
In German
Blue Lotus
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Blue Lotus
Lys calla
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Cala
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Calla
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Calla Lily
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Alismatales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Araceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Calla Lily
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Blue Lotus and Calla Lily Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Calla Lily are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Calla Lily
Care of Blue Lotus and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.