Eco Garden Tales

 Egyptian Water Lily: White Lotus, Blue Lotus and Tiger Lotus Complete Guide If you search for Egyptian water lily, you may quickly notice that the name does not always refer to the same flower. Some results show a beautiful white flower opening at night, while others show a blue flower associated with ancient Egypt and modern blue lotus tea. This can make the plant surprisingly confusing, especially for beginners. The reason is simple. Egyptian water lily is a common name that can refer to two different water lilies: the white Egyptian water lily, Nymphaea lotus, and the blue Egyptian water lily, Nymphaea caerulea. Neither of them is a true lotus. Both belong to the water lily family, Nymphaeaceae, while true lotuses belong to the genus Nelumbo. The Indian sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, is therefore a completely different plant. The white Egyptian water lily is also especially familiar to aquarium keepers because it is commonly sold as tiger lotus, including red and green forms. ...

  How to Grow Lotus at Home in a Tub: Complete Guide from Tuber and Seeds to Bloom 1. Introduction The lotus, commonly known as Kamal ka Phool , is one of the most beautiful aquatic plants you can grow at home. It is also the national flower of India and is deeply associated with Indian culture and traditions. Despite its beauty, many home gardeners struggle to grow lotus successfully in containers. The main reason is that lotus is not a regular potted plant . Unlike most terrace and balcony plants, it grows in wet, heavy soil with standing water above the soil surface. Choosing the wrong container, using a light potting mix, planting the tuber too deeply, or providing too little sunlight can result in weak growth and few or no flowers. The good news is that lotus can be grown successfully in a tub, large bowl, or other watertight container if you provide the right growing conditions. In this complete guide, you will learn how to grow lotus from tubers and seeds, the best containe...

 Heliconia Plant Care Guide: Growing Lobster Claw, Parrot Flower & False Bird of Paradise in India  Heliconia is one of the most eye-catching tropical plants you can grow in a warm garden. Its colourful bracts, tall stems and lush green foliage can quickly give an ordinary garden a tropical appearance. In warm and humid parts of India, including West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and other suitable regions, Heliconia can grow vigorously when it receives the right combination of light, moisture, fertile soil and good drainage. Depending on the species, Heliconia is commonly called Lobster Claw , Hanging Lobster Claw , Parrot Flower , False Bird of Paradise , or Fishtail Banana . Popular garden plants include Heliconia rostrata and Heliconia psittacorum . If you are thinking about growing Heliconia in your garden or in a large container, this guide explains everything from choosing a location and preparing soil to watering, feeding, propagation, flowering problems and common mistak...

 Bougainvillea in Pots: Best Pot Size, Soil Mix & Why There Are No Flowers on a Balcony  Bougainvillea can be one of the most rewarding flowering plants for a balcony, terrace, patio, or sunny rooftop. When it is covered with colorful bracts, even a small space can look completely different. But growing bougainvillea in a container can also be confusing. You may have a healthy-looking plant with plenty of green leaves, long branches, and vigorous growth, yet almost no flowers. Sometimes the problem appears after repotting. In other cases, the plant may suddenly stop flowering during the rainy season. The good news is that potted bougainvillea does not need a complicated care routine. What matters most is getting a few basic things right: the pot size, drainage, sunlight, watering, feeding, and pruning . Bougainvillea generally flowers well when it receives plenty of sunlight and is not kept constantly wet. It can also perform well when its roots are somewhat confined, whic...