Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-12
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Alternate Days
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Not Available
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NUPHAR lutea
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
champak
In Hindi
पीला तालाब लिली
चंपक
In German
Gelbe Teichrose
champaka
In French
Jaune nénuphar
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Lirio amarillo estanque
champaca magnolia
In Greek
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Żółty staw lilii
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Yellow piscinam lilium
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Magnoliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Michelia Champaca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Michelia Champaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed and Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.