Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, 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, Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Blue Lotus
In French
Badamier
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
inti almont
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Nymphaeales
Family
Combretaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Indian Almond and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Blue Lotus season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Indian Almond and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Indian Almond and Blue Lotus
Care of Indian Almond and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.