Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Foundation
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Weiße Seerose
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Nymphaeales
Brassicales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Tropaeolum
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Mashua. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Mashua season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Mashua Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.