Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central 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
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12*1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Hummingbirds
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
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
Bromeliaceae
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
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Sky Plant
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Sky Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sky Plant is Not Available.
Blue Lotus and Sky Plant Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Sky Plant are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
- Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Care of Blue Lotus and Sky Plant
Care of Blue Lotus and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
