Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Blue Lotus
Octopus tree
In French
Blue Lotus
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Blue Lotus
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Blue Lotus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Apiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree
Care of Blue Lotus and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.