Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
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, Feature Plant
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus
In French
Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Nymphaeales
Family
Ericaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus
Care of Texas Madrone and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.