Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Ponds
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Headache
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Black Currant
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Black Currant
In German
Weiße Seerose
Black Currant
In French
Nénuphar blanc
groseille noire
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
negro Grosella
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
groselha-preta
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
nigrum currants
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rosales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Black Currant 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 Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Black Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.