Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
-
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Sweet Corn
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
Nymphaea alba
In German
Mais
Weiße Seerose
In French
Le maïs sucré
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
milho doce
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Kukurydza
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Nymphaeales
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Sweet Corn and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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.