Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Western United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Habitat
Ponds
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
waterlogging
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Applicable
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Aquatic Plant
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize the first year
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Fishes
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
Nymphaea lotus
  
PICEA pungens
  
Common Name
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
  
Colorado blue spruce
  
In Hindi
सफेद कमल
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In German
Tigerlotus
  
Blue Spruce Baum
  
In French
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
  
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
In Spanish
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
  
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
In Greek
λευκό λωτού
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In Portuguese
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
  
Árvore Spruce azul
  
In Polish
białego lotosu
  
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
In Latin
albus Lotus
  
Blue abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Nymphaeales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Nymphaeaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Nymphaea
  
Picea
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Piceoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Lotus and Blue Spruce
Season and care of White Lotus and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about White Lotus and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Lotus season is Early Summer and Late Summer and Blue Spruce season is Early Summer and Late Summer. The type of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
White Lotus and Blue Spruce Physical Information
White Lotus and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of White Lotus and Blue Spruce are as follows:
White Lotus flower color: White
White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of White Lotus and Blue Spruce
Care of White Lotus and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.