Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Cardon
In German
Islandmohn
Cardon
In French
pavot d'Islande
Cardon
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Cardon
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Cardon
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Cardon
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Cardon
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Papaveraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Papaver
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Iceland Poppy and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Iceland Poppy and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Iceland Poppy and Cardon. Iceland Poppy doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Iceland Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Iceland Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cardon 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 Iceland Poppy and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Cardon
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
Iceland Poppy and Cardon Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Cardon are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Iceland Poppy and Cardon
Care of Iceland Poppy and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.