Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Nymphaea alba
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Ponds
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
Habit
-
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Weiße Seerose
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Typhales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Narrowleaf Cattail 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 Narrowleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.