Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Nymphaea alba
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Ponds
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Circular
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Headache
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Weiße Seerose
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Pinales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and White Cedar season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar
Care of Nymphaea Alba and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.