Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, 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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during 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
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
Blue Lotus
Palme
In French
Blue Lotus
Paume
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Palma
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Palma
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Arecales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and King Palm
Season and care of Blue Lotus and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and King Palm Physical Information
Blue Lotus and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and King Palm are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Lotus and King Palm
Care of Blue Lotus and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.