Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Nymphaea alba
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Ponds
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Headache
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
-
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Sikalemen
In German
Weiße Seerose
Zyklamen
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Ciclamen
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Cíclame
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Cyklamen
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Nymphaeales
Ericales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Primulaceae
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.