Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Gifboom
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Gifboom
In German
Matilija Poppy
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Matilija Poppy
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Papaverales
Malpighiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Gifboom. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Gifboom doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Gifboom 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 Gifboom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Gifboom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Gifboom Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom
Care of Matilija Poppy and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.