Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Brazil
Habitat
Ponds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Raintree
In German
Weiße Seerose
raintree
In French
Nénuphar blanc
raintree
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
raintree
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Raintree
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Raintree
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Raintree
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Raintree
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Petunioideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Raintree. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Raintree doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Raintree 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 Raintree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Raintree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Raintree Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.