Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, 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
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
पानी लिली
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Blue Lotus
In French
géant nénuphar
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Blue Lotus
In Greek
νούφαρο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
waterlily
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Blue Lotus
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Nymphaeales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus
Care of Giant Waterlily and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.