Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Circular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
भारतीय घास
In German
Weiße Seerose
Indian Grass
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Hierba india
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
grama indianas
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Indian Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Indian Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Indian Grass 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 Indian Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Indian Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.