About Mashua and Nymphaea Alba
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Aquatics
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Circular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Nymphaea alba
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Weiße Seerose
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Nymphaea alba
Order
Brassicales
Nymphaeales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Nymphaea
Properties of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Nymphaea Alba. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like . 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 Mashua and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Nymphaea Alba season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Mashua and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Mashua and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Mashua and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.