Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Süße Kirsche
Blue Lotus
In French
Cerise sucrée
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Blue Lotus
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Blue Lotus
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Nymphaeales
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus
Care of Sweet Cherry and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.