Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
False Indigo
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Nymphaea alba
In German
falsches Indigo
Weiße Seerose
In French
faux Indigo
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
falsum indicum
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Fabales
Nymphaeales
Family
Fabaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo 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 False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba
Care of False Indigo and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo 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.