Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Octopus Tree
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Nymphaea alba
In German
Octopus tree
Weiße Seerose
In French
arbre Octopus
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
polypus ligno
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Araliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba. Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Octopus Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Octopus Tree and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.