Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Melanesia
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Circular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Copperleaf
In German
Weiße Seerose
Copperleaf
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
copperleaf
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Copperleaf
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Copperleaf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Euphorbiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Copperleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.