Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Daphne plant
In Hindi
watermilfoil
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
watermilfoil
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
myriophylle
plante Daphne
In Spanish
watermilfoil
planta de Daphne
In Greek
watermilfoil
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
Daphne planta
In Polish
watermilfoil
Daphne roślin
In Latin
watermilfoil
Daphne plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malvales
Family
Haloragaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Daphne
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Watermilfoil and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Daphne. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Not Available and Daphne has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Watermilfoil and Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Daphne
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Watermilfoil and Daphne Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Daphne are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermilfoil and Daphne
Care of Watermilfoil and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Watermilfoil 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.