Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
géant nénuphar
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
νούφαρο
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
waterlily
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Nymphaeales
Aquifoliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Nellie Stevens Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Giant Waterlily and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.