Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Ponds
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
EXACUM affine
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
persian violet
In German
Weiße Seerose
persian violet
In French
Nénuphar blanc
persian violet
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Violeta persa
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Violeta persa
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Persian Violet
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Gentianales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.