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About Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose


About Dog Rose and Giant Waterlily


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Aquatics   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
along watercourse   
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Spreading   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
510.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
37.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink   
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Disc shaped   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
In Water   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   

In Summer
Aquatic Plant   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Aquatic Plant   
Moderate   

In Winter
Aquatic Plant   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves   
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails   
Birds, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun   
Drought, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes   
Birds, Small mammals   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics   
Good for skin, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Rose Hip   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'   
Rosa canina   

Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily   
Dog Rose   

In Hindi
पानी लिली   
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब   

In German
Riesen- Seerose   
Heckenrose   

In French
géant nénuphar   
Dog Rose   

In Spanish
lirio de agua   
Perro se levantó   

In Greek
νούφαρο   
Dog Rose   

In Portuguese
waterlily   
Dog Rose   

In Polish
Lilia wodna   
Dzika róża   

In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,   
cynorrhodon   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Equisetopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Nymphaeales   
Rosales   

Family
Nymphaeaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Victoria   
Rosa   

Clade
Angiosperms   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
30   
99+

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Properties of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Dog Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose

Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.

Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose Physical Information

Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose are as follows:

Care of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose

Care of Giant Waterlily and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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