Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Headache
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
sweetshrub
In German
Weiße Seerose
sweetshrub
In French
Nénuphar blanc
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
sweetshrub
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
sweetshrub
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
sweetshrub
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
sweetshrub
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Laurales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.