Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bracts
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Used as a sedative
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAPAVER alpinum
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Alpine Poppy
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
अल्पाइन पोस्ता
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Alpine Mohn
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Alpine Poppy
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Alpine amapola
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Alpine παπαρούνας
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Alpine Poppy
americano Aloe
In Polish
Alpine Poppy
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Alpini Poppy
American Aloe
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Alpine Poppy and American Aloe. Alpine Poppy doesn't have thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Alpine Poppy and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe
Season and care of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Poppy and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Poppy season is Spring and Summer and American Aloe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Alpine Poppy is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Poppy and American Aloe Physical Information
Alpine Poppy and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe are as follows:
Alpine Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral and Peach
Alpine Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe
Care of Alpine Poppy and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.