About Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
along watercourse
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Disc shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
पानी लिली
In German
Matilija Poppy
Riesen- Seerose
In French
Matilija Poppy
géant nénuphar
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
lirio de agua
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
νούφαρο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
waterlily
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Lilia wodna
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
ingens aqua lilium,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Papaverales
Nymphaeales
Family
Papaveraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Giant Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Giant Waterlily 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 Giant Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Giant Waterlily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Care of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily
Care of Matilija Poppy and Giant Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.