Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Ponds
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
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, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Headache
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Weiße Seerose
Echte Kamille
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Asterales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Matricaria
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and German Chamomile doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and German Chamomile season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile
Care of Nymphaea Alba and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.