Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
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
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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Pink Pineapple
In German
Blue Lotus
Pink Pineapple
In French
Blue Lotus
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple
Care of Blue Lotus and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.