Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
-
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Blue Lotus
In French
Matricaire odorante
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Blue Lotus
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Nymphaeales
Family
Asteraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like . 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 Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Blue Lotus season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus
Care of Pineapple Weed and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Pineapple Weed 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.