Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Nymphaea alba
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Ponds
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Headache
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Broccoli
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
ब्रोकली
In German
Weiße Seerose
Brokkoli
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Brocoli
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Brócoli
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
brócolis
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
brokuły
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Brocoli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Capparales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Broccoli season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.