Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Water Celery
Hydrangea
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Hortensie
In French
Céleri d'eau
Hortensia
In Spanish
El apio agua
Hortensia
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Hortênsia
In Polish
Seler Woda
Hortensja
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Hibiscus
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Water Celery and Batavia
Season and care of Water Celery and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Water Celery and Batavia Physical Information
Water Celery and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Batavia are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Celery and Batavia
Care of Water Celery and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.