Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Circular
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Raintree
Nymphaea alba
In German
raintree
Weiße Seerose
In French
raintree
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
raintree
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Raintree
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Raintree
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Raintree
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Raintree
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Nymphaeales
Family
Solanaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Nymphaea Alba. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Raintree and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Nymphaea Alba season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Raintree and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Raintree and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Raintree and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree 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 Raintree 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.