Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Severe allergen
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Kies Eiche
Blue Lotus
In French
Shingle Oak
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Blue Lotus
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Blue Lotus
In Polish
gont Oak
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Fagaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. 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 Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus
Care of Shingle Oak and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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.