Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Africa
Types
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
Not Available
Habitat
Barren pine land, Swamps
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Blue Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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 / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM ashei
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Blue Lotus
In French
rabbiteye Blueberry
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
rabbiteye arándano
Blue Lotus
In Greek
rabbiteye Blueberry
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
de mirtilo
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Blue Lotus
In Latin
deerberry
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Nymphaeales
Family
Ericaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus. Rabbiteye Blueberry doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Rabbiteye Blueberry does not have fragrant flowers. Rabbiteye Blueberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rabbiteye Blueberry 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.