Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Not Available
In German
Matilija Poppy
Cattleya
In French
Matilija Poppy
Cattleya
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Cattleya
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Cattleya
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Cattleya
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Cattleya
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Oncidium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Romneya
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Cattleya. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Cattleya doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cattleya 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 Cattleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Cattleya season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cattleya is Not Available.
Matilija Poppy and Cattleya Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Cattleya leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.