Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light 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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Epidendrum
In German
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
In French
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Nymphaeales
Asparagales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Epidendrum
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Epidendrum Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Epidendrum are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Epidendrum
Care of Blue Lotus and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.