Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Blue Lotus
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Nymphaeales
Family
Vitaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Blue Lotus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus
Care of Boston Ivy and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.