Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Eastern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
red alder
ब्लू लोटस
In German
rot-Erle
Blue Lotus
In French
aulne rouge
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Blue Lotus
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Blue Lotus
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Blue Lotus
In Latin
red alnus
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Betulaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Red Alder and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Red Alder and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder 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 Red Alder and Blue Lotus
Care of Red Alder and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.
