About Chionodoxa and Water Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
जल पोस्ता
In German
Chionodoxa
Wasser Poppy
In French
Chionodoxa
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
amapola agua
In Greek
Chionodoxa
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
água Poppy
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Family
Liliaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Water Poppy. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Water Poppy Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy
Care of Chionodoxa and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa 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.