Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Nymphaea alba
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Ponds
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Headache
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
-
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
PYRUS communis
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Pear
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
नाशपाती
In German
Weiße Seerose
Birne
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Poire
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Pera
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Pera
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Gruszka
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Orbis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rosales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Pear
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Nymphaea Alba and Pear Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Pear are as follows:
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Pear
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.