Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Flies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Pot Marigold
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Nymphaea alba
In German
Ringelblume
Weiße Seerose
In French
pot Marigold
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Caléndula
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Nymphaeales
Family
Asteraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Nymphaea Alba season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Pot Marigold and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.