Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Gobur champ
In German
Blue Lotus
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Blue Lotus
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Fabales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Blue Lotus and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.