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
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
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
waterlogging
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Windbreak
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Pinales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Pinaceae
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 Colorado Spruce
Season and care of White Lotus and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about White Lotus and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Lotus season is Early Summer and Late Summer and Colorado Spruce season is Early Summer and Late Summer. The type of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
White Lotus and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
White Lotus and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of White Lotus and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
White Lotus flower color: White
White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of White Lotus and Colorado Spruce
Care of White Lotus and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune and Colorado 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 Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.