Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Ivory, Gray
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Wood
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Macaw
Matilija Poppy
In German
Ara
Matilija Poppy
In French
ara
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
guacamayo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
μακώ
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
arara
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
ara
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Ara
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Polygonaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Macaw and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Matilija Poppy. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Macaw and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Macaw and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Macaw and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Matilija Poppy
Care of Macaw and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done 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 Macaw 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.
