Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Nymphaea alba
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Ponds
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, 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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Weiße Seerose
Schwarze Birke
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Fagales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Black Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.