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About Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple


About Gala Apple and Matilija Poppy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Fruit   

Origin
California   
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia   

Types
Not Available   
fuji, jonathan apple   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
25   
99+

Habitat
Chaparral, River side   
Cold Regions, gardens   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
9-1   

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

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
White, Light Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
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
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Oval Cordate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall   
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches   

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Rocky Soil, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson   

Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri   
MALUS domestica 'Gala'   

Common Name
Matilija Poppy   
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple   

In Hindi
Matilija Poppy   
सेब   

In German
Matilija Poppy   
Gala Apfel   

In French
Matilija Poppy   
Gala   

In Spanish
Matilija amapola   
Gala   

In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας   
Gala   

In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy   
Gala   

In Polish
Matilija Poppy   
Gala   

In Latin
Matilija Poppy   
Gala   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Papaverales   
Rosales   

Family
Papaveraceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Romneya   
Malus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Dicotyledonous, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Papaveroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
99+
25   
99+

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple

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

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple

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

Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple are as follows:

Care of Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple

Care of Matilija Poppy and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Matilija 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.

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