Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Nymphaea alba
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Ponds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Height
45.00 cm
60.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
CITRUS
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Citrus
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Weiße Seerose
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Citrus
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Citrus
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Citrus
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Cytrus
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
citrus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Asteroideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Citrus. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Citrus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Citrus Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrus pruning is done 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.