Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Nymphaea alba
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 Spring
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
लीची
In German
Weiße Seerose
Lychee
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Lychee
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Lychee
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
lichia
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Lychee
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Lychee
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Lychee. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Lychee season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Lychee Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.