Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Africa
Types
Nymphaea alba
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Minimum Height
45.00 cm
18.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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 blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Headache
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Hydrangea
In German
Weiße Seerose
Hortensie
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Hortensia
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Hortensia
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Hortênsia
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Hortensja
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Hibiscus
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Yardlong Bean season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.