Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
China
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Water Celery
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Céleri d'eau
plante Daphne
In Spanish
El apio agua
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Daphne planta
In Polish
Seler Woda
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Celery and Daphne
Season and care of Water Celery and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Water Celery and Daphne Physical Information
Water Celery and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Daphne are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Daphne
Care of Water Celery and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.