Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

About Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Tender Perennial

1.3 Origin

California

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

Not Available

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA7

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-107-10

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-7

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

120.00 cm60.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA30.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

Gold

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Chartreuse

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Yellow green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Not Available

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Skin irritation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Not Available

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Cutflower, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

alstroemeria

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

Alstroemeria

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

Alstroemeria

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

Alstroemeria

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Liliales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Liliaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Alstroemeria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Alstroemerieae

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Bombacoideae

8.10 Number of Species

250

1 27800

Properties of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Alstroemeria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.

Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria

Care of Matilija Poppy and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.