Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Africa
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
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Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Trident Maple
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Blue Lotus
In French
Trident Maple
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Trident Maple
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Trident klon
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Trident Maple
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Nymphaeales
Family
Aceraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Trident Maple and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Trident Maple and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Trident Maple and Blue Lotus
Care of Trident Maple and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.