Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Nymphaea alba
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Minimum Height
45.00 cm
40.60 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Headache
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Hydrangea
In German
Weiße Seerose
Hortensie
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Hortensia
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Hortensia
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Hortênsia
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Hortensja
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Hibiscus
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Apiaceae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Fernleaf Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Fernleaf Dill 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 Fernleaf Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Fernleaf Dill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Fernleaf Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Fernleaf Dill is Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Fernleaf Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fernleaf Dill 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 Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.