Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Nymphaea alba
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Ponds
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
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 branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Baobab
In German
Weiße Seerose
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Baobab
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Baobab
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Baobab
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
baobá
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Baobab
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Baobab
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Malvales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Baobab. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Baobab season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Baobab Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.