Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Nymphaea alba
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Ponds
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
White Spruce
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Weiße Seerose
Alberta Fichte
In French
Nénuphar blanc
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Piceoideae Frankis
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Headache. 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 Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Alberta Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.