Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Ponds
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
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
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Weiße Seerose
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rosales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Prunoideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Black Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.