Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Eastern Africa
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
  
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
  
White, Silver
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Reddish Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
  
broad, flat
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
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
  
Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
  
Elaeagnus pungens
  
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
  
Silverthorn
  
In German
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In French
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In Greek
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In Polish
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
In Latin
Blue Lotus
  
Silverthorn
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Nymphaeales
  
Rhamnales
  
Family
Nymphaeaceae
  
Elaeagnaceae
  
Genus
Nymphaea
  
Elaeagnus
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Silverthorn
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Silverthorn Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Silverthorn are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Blue Lotus and Silverthorn
Care of Blue Lotus and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.