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About Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Tree   

Origin
Eastern Africa   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Lowland, Ponds   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
80.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
40.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Light Green   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

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   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Aphids, White bugs   
Birds   

Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem   
Bark, Root   

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 its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Blue Lotus   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Blue Lotus   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Blue Lotus   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Blue Lotus   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Blue Lotus   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Blue Lotus   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Blue Lotus   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Nymphaeales   
Sapindales   

Family
Nymphaeaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Nymphaea   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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