Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Not Available
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
Water Celery
Candelaria
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Candelaria
In French
Céleri d'eau
Candelaria
In Spanish
El apio agua
Candelaria
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Candelaria
In Polish
Seler Woda
Candelaria
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Candelaria
Season and care of Water Celery and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Candelaria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Candelaria Physical Information
Water Celery and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Candelaria are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Water Celery and Candelaria
Care of Water Celery and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.