Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
New Zealand
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Cabbage tree
Blue Lotus
In French
arbre de chou
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Blue Lotus
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Blue Lotus
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Blue Lotus
In Latin
brassica ligno
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Asparagaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus
Care of Cabbage Tree and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage Tree 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.