Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
-
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Pineapple Weed
In German
Blue Lotus
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
Blue Lotus
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
Blue Lotus
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Asterales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed
Care of Blue Lotus and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.