Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Mexico
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Requires regular watering
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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Tuberose
In Hindi
Water Celery
रजनीगंधा
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Tuberose
In French
Céleri d'eau
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
El apio agua
nardo
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Tuberosa
In Polish
Seler Woda
Tuberoza
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Water Celery and Tuberose
Season and care of Water Celery and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Tuberose Physical Information
Water Celery and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Tuberose are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Water Celery and Tuberose
Care of Water Celery and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.