Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
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 Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
QUICKSTICK
In German
Weiße Seerose
QUICKSTICK
In French
Nénuphar blanc
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
QuickStick
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Quickstick
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Fabales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Faboideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.