About Giant Waterlily and Phalaris
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
along watercourse
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No need to prune, 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
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
PHALARIS
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Phalaris
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Phalaris
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Phalaris
In French
géant nénuphar
Phalaris
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Phalans
In Portuguese
waterlily
Phalans
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Phalans
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Phalaris
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Phalaris. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Phalaris Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris
Care of Giant Waterlily and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.