Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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, toothed with three to five lobes
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In German
Zucchini
Blue Lotus
In French
Courgette
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
calabacín
Blue Lotus
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Kabaczek
Blue Lotus
In Latin
zucchini
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Nymphaeales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Zucchini and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Blue Lotus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Zucchini and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Zucchini and Blue Lotus
Care of Zucchini and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.