Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Heart-shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
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
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Water Poppy
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Wasser Poppy
Blue Lotus
In French
eau Poppy
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
amapola agua
Blue Lotus
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Nymphaeales
Family
Alismataceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Blue Lotus. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Water Poppy and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus
Care of Water Poppy and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Poppy 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.