Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Blue Lotus
Ohio buckeye
In French
Blue Lotus
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Blue Lotus and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.