Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PROTEA
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Protea plant
In German
Matilija Poppy
Protea Pflanze
In French
Matilija Poppy
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
planta de protea
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
planta Protea
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Protea roślin
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Proteales
Family
Papaveraceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Proteae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Proteoideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Protea? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Protea. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Protea 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 Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Protea
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Protea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Protea is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Protea Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Protea are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Protea flower color: Not Available
- Protea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Protea
Care of Matilija Poppy and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.