Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Nymphaea alba
In German
Pelargonium
Weiße Seerose
In French
pélargonium
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
pelargonium
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Pelargonium
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
pelargonia
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Pelargonium
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Nymphaeales
Family
Geraniaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Scented Geranium and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.