Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
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Types
Nymphaea alba
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Cordate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Zonal Geranium
In German
Weiße Seerose
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Geraniales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.