Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Eastern Africa
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IXORA
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Ixora
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In German
Ixora
Blue Lotus
In French
Ixora
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Ixora
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Ixora
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Ixora
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Ixora
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Ixora
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Nymphaeales
Family
Rubiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ixora and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Ixora and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ixora and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Ixora and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Ixora and Blue Lotus
Care of Ixora and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora 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.