Matilija Poppy

Elephant Bush

About Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush

Matilija Poppy

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Succulent

1.3 Origin

California

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

Not Available

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-1010-12

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

120.00 cm250.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA121.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

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

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Not Available

Bold

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

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

2NA

1 27800

Properties of Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush

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

Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush

Care of Matilija Poppy and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.