Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Not Available
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
watermilfoil
In German
Blue Lotus
watermilfoil
In French
Blue Lotus
myriophylle
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
watermilfoil
In Greek
Blue Lotus
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
watermilfoil
In Polish
Blue Lotus
watermilfoil
In Latin
Blue Lotus
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Saxifragales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil
Care of Blue Lotus and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
