Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
South America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Medium
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Angelonia
जल पोस्ता
In German
Angelonia
Wasser Poppy
In French
Angelonia
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Angelonia
amapola agua
In Greek
Angelonia
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Angelonia
água Poppy
In Polish
Angelonia
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Angelonia
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Alismatales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Angelonia
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Angelonia and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Angelonia and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Angelonia and Water Poppy. Angelonia doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Angelonia does not have fragrant flowers. Angelonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Poppy 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 Angelonia and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Angelonia and Water Poppy
Season and care of Angelonia and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Angelonia and Water Poppy Physical Information
Angelonia and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Water Poppy are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Angelonia and Water Poppy
Care of Angelonia and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.