Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Blue Lotus
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Blue Lotus
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Blue Lotus and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.