Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Africa
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Orchidaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.