Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Corms, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Corms used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
In Hindi
Water Celery
Bulbine
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Bulbine
In French
Céleri d'eau
Bulbine
In Spanish
El apio agua
Bulbine
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Bulbine
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Bulbine
In Polish
Seler Woda
Bulbine
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Bulbine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Bulbine Wolf
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Bulbine
Season and care of Water Celery and Bulbine is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Bulbine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Bulbine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Bulbine Physical Information
Water Celery and Bulbine physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Bulbine are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Bulbine leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Bulbine
Care of Water Celery and Bulbine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Bulbine 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 Bulbine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.