Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Black, Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Moisture
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
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
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Saharan myrtle
In German
Blue Lotus
Saharan myrtle
In French
Blue Lotus
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
murta Saharan
In Polish
Blue Lotus
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Blue Lotus
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Myrtales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Blue Lotus and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.