Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Nymphaea alba
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Ponds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Subulate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Umbrella Plant
In German
Weiße Seerose
Dach-Anlage
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
parasol roślin
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
O Planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.