Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12*1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Siberian'
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Siberian Tomato
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Hydrangea
In German
Blue Lotus
Hortensie
In French
Blue Lotus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Hortensia
In Greek
Blue Lotus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Hortensja
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Nymphaeales
Not Available
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Siberian Tomato doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Siberian Tomato 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 Siberian Tomato and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Tomato is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Siberian Tomato height is 30.50 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Siberian Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato
Care of Blue Lotus and Siberian Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Tomato 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 Siberian Tomato needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
