Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Nymphaea alba
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Ponds
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Circular
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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 Winter, Indeterminate
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
-
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Lignum Vitae
In German
Weiße Seerose
Lignum Vitae
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Palo santo
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
pau-santo
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.