Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Central Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
मुलैठी
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Lakritze
Blue Lotus
In French
réglisse
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
regaliz
Blue Lotus
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Blue Lotus
In Polish
lukrecja
Blue Lotus
In Latin
liquorice
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Nymphaeales
Family
Asteraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Galegeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Liquorice and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liquorice and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Liquorice and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Liquorice and Blue Lotus
Care of Liquorice and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.