Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Willow Oak
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Overcup ओक
In German
Blue Lotus
Overcup Oak
In French
Blue Lotus
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Oryza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Fagales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Willow Oak
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Willow Oak Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Willow Oak are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Willow Oak
Care of Blue Lotus and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.