Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
Matilija Poppy
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Matilija Poppy
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Papaverales
Family
Rutaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy
Care of Buddha's Hand and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.