Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PAPAVER miyabeanum
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Japanese Poppy
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
Japanese Poppy
सेब
In German
japanische Poppy
Gala Apfel
In French
Poppy japonaise
Gala
In Spanish
amapola japonesa
Gala
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά παπαρούνας
Gala
In Portuguese
Poppy japonês
Gala
In Polish
japoński Poppy
Gala
In Latin
Papaver Italica
Gala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Papaver
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple
Season and care of Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Poppy season is Summer and Gala Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Poppy is Loam and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple Physical Information
Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple are as follows:
Japanese Poppy flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple
Care of Japanese Poppy and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Japanese Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.