Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
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
Green, Blue Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
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
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
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
Toxic
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Red Cardinal
Blue Lotus
In French
Cardinal rouge
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Blue Lotus
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Nymphaeales
Family
Fabaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus
Care of Red Cardinal and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Cardinal 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.