Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
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 in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Blue Lotus
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Blue Lotus
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Blue Lotus
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Blue Lotus
winobluszcz
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rhamnales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper
Care of Blue Lotus and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.