Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nymphaea alba
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Ponds
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Circular
bipinnate
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
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs high amount of water
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Weiße Seerose
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Apiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.