Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
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, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Blue Lotus
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Blue Lotus
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Blue Lotus
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
Blue Lotus
decentius Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Blue Lotus and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Pepper 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 Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.