Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
African Blue Lily
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, fungus, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Lily of the Nile
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Lily of the Nile
Blue Lotus
In French
Lily of the Nile
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Lirio del Nilo
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Lily του Νείλου
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Lily of the Nile
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Lily of the Nile
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Lilium Nili
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Liliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Lily of the Nile flower color: Sky Blue and Blue Violet
Lily of the Nile 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 Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus
Care of Lily of the Nile and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily of the Nile pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily of the Nile 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.