Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-9
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
आर्किड
Nymphaea alba
In German
Orchidee
Weiße Seerose
In French
Orchidée
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Orquídea
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
orquídea
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
orquídea
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Epidendrum
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Orchidaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba. Encyclia doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Encyclia does not have fragrant flowers. Encyclia has allergic reactions like and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like . 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 Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Encyclia and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia 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.