Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
1-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
नवलकोल
In German
Blue Lotus
Kohlrabi
In French
Blue Lotus
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Kalarepa
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Capparales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi
Care of Blue Lotus and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.