Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Annona reticulate
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
ramphal
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Netzannone
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Annona reticulata
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Ramphal
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
coração-de-boi
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Ramphal
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Tiliaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Annoneae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Annonoideae
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Ramphal
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Ramphal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Ramphal Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Ramphal are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Ramphal
Care of Matilija Poppy and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.