Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Africa
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Blue Lotus
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Nymphaeales
Family
Celastraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Burning Bush and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Burning Bush and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Burning Bush and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Burning Bush and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Burning Bush and Blue Lotus
Care of Burning Bush and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Burning Bush 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.