About Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Matilija Poppy
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Matilija Poppy
In French
géant nénuphar
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Matilija amapola
In Greek
νούφαρο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
waterlily
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Papaverales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy 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 Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy
Care of Giant Waterlily and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.