Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Wild Plum
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
जंगली बेर
In German
Blue Lotus
wild Plum
In French
Blue Lotus
wild Plum
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Wild Plum
In Polish
Blue Lotus
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rosales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Wild Plum
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Wild Plum Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Wild Plum are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Wild Plum
Care of Blue Lotus and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.