Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Humid climates, Warmer regions
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia
In German
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia
In French
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Heliconia
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Zingiberales
Family
Papaveraceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Heliconia
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Heliconia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Heliconia Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Heliconia are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Heliconia
Care of Matilija Poppy and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
