Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 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
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
golden lotus
In German
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
In French
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
In Greek
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
In Polish
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
In Latin
Blue Lotus
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Zingiberales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus
Care of Blue Lotus and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.