Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
carambola पेड़
In German
Blue Lotus
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Blue Lotus
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Blue Lotus
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Blue Lotus
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Blue Lotus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Oxalidales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Carambola
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Carambola Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Carambola are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Carambola
Care of Blue Lotus and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.