Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Ponds
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Bluewings
In German
Weiße Seerose
Bluewings
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Bluewings
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Bluewings
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Bluewings
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Bluewings
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Bluewings
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Lamiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Bluewings season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.