Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Nymphaea alba
Persea americana
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
एवोकाडो
In German
Weiße Seerose
Avocado
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Avocat
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Aguacate
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Abacate
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Awokado
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Avocado
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Laurales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Avocado. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Avocado doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Avocado 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 Avocado and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Avocado season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Avocado Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.