Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Ponds
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Headache
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
boxberry
In German
Weiße Seerose
boxberry
In French
Nénuphar blanc
boxberry
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
boxberry
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
boxberry
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
boxberry
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
boxberry
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Burning
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Ericales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Boxberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.