Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bulbs, Stem
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, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Jessamine
In German
Blue Lotus
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Blue Lotus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Jessamine
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Jessamine Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Jessamine are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Jessamine
Care of Blue Lotus and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.