Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Africa
Types
Not Available
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Blue Lotus
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Blue Lotus
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Blue Lotus
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Blue Lotus
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Blue Lotus and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.