Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cedars
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies
Allergy
Skin rash
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Cedar Elm
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Nymphaea alba
In German
Cedar Elm
Weiße Seerose
In French
Cedar Elm
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Nymphaeales
Family
Ulmaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Cedar Elm and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.