Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Pinnate
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
watermilfoil
ब्लू लोटस
In German
watermilfoil
Blue Lotus
In French
myriophylle
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
watermilfoil
Blue Lotus
In Greek
watermilfoil
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
Blue Lotus
In Polish
watermilfoil
Blue Lotus
In Latin
watermilfoil
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Nymphaeales
Family
Haloragaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus
Care of Watermilfoil and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil 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.