Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
False Aralia
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Aralia
Matilija Poppy
In German
falsch Aralia
Matilija Poppy
In French
faux Aralia
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Papaverales
Family
Araliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Aralia and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of False Aralia and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
False Aralia and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of False Aralia and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of False Aralia and Matilija Poppy
Care of False Aralia and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer False Aralia 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.