Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In German
Gala Apfel
Blue Lotus
In French
Gala
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Gala
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Gala
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Gala
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Nymphaeales
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Gala Apple and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Gala Apple and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Gala Apple and Blue Lotus
Care of Gala Apple and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.