Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
North Africa
  
North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
  
21,22
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Moisture
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
  
NUPHAR lutea
  
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
  
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
  
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
  
पीला तालाब लिली
  
In German
Saharan myrtle
  
Gelbe Teichrose
  
In French
myrte subsaharienne
  
Jaune nénuphar
  
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
  
Lirio amarillo estanque
  
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
  
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
  
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
  
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
Żółty staw lilii
  
In Latin
myrto Saharan
  
Yellow piscinam lilium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Myrtus
  
Nuphar
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Yellow Pond Lily season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Yellow Pond Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.