Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Aquatics
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Papyrus
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Nymphaea alba
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Weiße Seerose
In French
papyrus nain
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
papiro enano
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
P. papyrus
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.