Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Water Celery
प्याज
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Zwiebel
In French
Céleri d'eau
Oignon
In Spanish
El apio agua
Cebolla
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Cebola
In Polish
Seler Woda
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and White Onion
Season and care of Water Celery and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Water Celery and White Onion Physical Information
Water Celery and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and White Onion are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and White Onion
Care of Water Celery and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.