Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Caribbean
Types
Nymphaea alba
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Ponds
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Weiße Seerose
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Asterids
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.