Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
pinkroot
Nymphaea alba
In German
Spigelia
Weiße Seerose
In French
Spigelia
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Spigelia
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Spigelia
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Spigelia
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Spigelia
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Nymphaeales
Family
Loganiceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Pinkroot and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.