Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Blue Lotus
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Blue Lotus
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Blue Lotus
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Blue Lotus
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Salicaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow 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.