Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Flowering Quince
In German
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
In French
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rosales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Quince season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince
Care of Blue Lotus and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.