Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Nymphaea alba
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Headache
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
इमली का पेड़
In German
Weiße Seerose
Tamarinde
In French
Nénuphar blanc
tamarinier
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
tamarindo
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
tamarindo
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Fabales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.