Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Barley
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Gerste
In French
géant nénuphar
orge
In Spanish
lirio de agua
cebada
In Portuguese
waterlily
cevada
In Polish
Lilia wodna
jęczmień
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
hordei
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Barley? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Barley. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Barley has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Barley
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Barley is Not Available.
Giant Waterlily and Barley Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Barley are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Barley
Care of Giant Waterlily and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.