Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Ponds
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange Red
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 Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Mandarin
In German
Weiße Seerose
Mandarin
In French
Nénuphar blanc
mandarin
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
mandarín
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
tangerina
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Mandarynka
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Latin
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Mandarin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.