Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe
Habitat
Ponds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
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
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Headache
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
choy sum
In German
Weiße Seerose
choy sum
In French
Nénuphar blanc
choy sum
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
choy sum
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
choy sum
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
choy sum
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
choy sum
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
choy sum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Capparales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.