Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Asia
Types
Nymphaea alba
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Ponds
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, 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, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Flies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
green hosta
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
green hosta
In German
Weiße Seerose
Funkie
In French
Nénuphar blanc
plantain lily
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
lírio banana
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
babki lilia
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
plantago lilium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Liliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Green Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Green Hosta season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.