Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-3
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Hardy Waterlily
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
In German
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
In French
Hardy Waterlily
Torénia
In Spanish
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
In Greek
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
In Portuguese
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
In Polish
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
In Latin
Hardy Waterlily
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia? We provide you with everything About Hardy Waterlily and Torenia. Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns and Torenia doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Waterlily has allergic reactions like Not Available and Torenia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hardy Waterlily and Torenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia
Season and care of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Waterlily and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Waterlily season is Summer and Fall and Torenia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Waterlily and Torenia Physical Information
Hardy Waterlily and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Waterlily height is Not Available and width 90.00 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia are as follows:
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Torenia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.