Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Nymphaea alba
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Ponds
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Firewheel
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Firewheel
In German
Weiße Seerose
Feuerrad
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Firewheel
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Firewheel
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Firewheel
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Firewheel
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Firewheel
Order
Nymphaeales
Asterales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Firewheel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.