Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Unknown
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
In French
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Nymphaeales
Family
Cactaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Blue Lotus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.