Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Nymphaea alba
In German
QUICKSTICK
Weiße Seerose
In French
QUICKSTICK
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Quickstick
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Nymphaeales
Family
Fabaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like . 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 Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick 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 Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Quickstick and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.