Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
Nymphaea alba
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
बोतल ट्री
In German
Weiße Seerose
Flaschenbaum
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Malvales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
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Care of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.