About Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Nymphaea alba
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Ponds
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Dracaena marginata
In German
Weiße Seerose
Dracaena marginata
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Liliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.