Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Asia, North America
Types
Not Available
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bugs
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Honeyberry
In German
Blue Lotus
Honeyberry
In French
Blue Lotus
baie au miel
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Honeyberry
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Honeyberry
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Honeyberry
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Honeyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Dipsacales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Honeyberry. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Honeyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Honeyberry has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Honeyberry Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry
Care of Blue Lotus and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.