Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
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
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
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
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
ORYZA
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Rice
In German
Blue Lotus
Reis
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
arroz
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
arroz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Rice Plant
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Rice Plant Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Rice Plant are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Rice Plant
Care of Blue Lotus and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.