Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
English boxwood
In Hindi
पानी लिली
European boxwood
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
géant nénuphar
Buis commun
In Spanish
lirio de agua
boj común
In Greek
νούφαρο
European boxwood
In Portuguese
waterlily
Buxo
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
European boxwood
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Buxales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood. Giant Waterlily has thorns and English Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood
Care of Giant Waterlily and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.