Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Dwarf Iris
In German
Blue Lotus
Zwergiris
In French
Blue Lotus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Blue Lotus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Liliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris
Care of Blue Lotus and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.