Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Nymphaea alba
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Ponds
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Circular
Irregular
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Weiße Seerose
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Pinales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.