Matilija Poppy

Torenia

About Matilija Poppy and Torenia

Matilija Poppy

Torenia

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Annual

1.2 Type

Perennial

Herbs

1.3 Origin

California

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-10

10-12

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12 - 3

1.8 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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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120.00 cm

Rank: 92 (Overall)▶

30.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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20.30 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

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2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Narrow and lance shape

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Not Available

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

20-20-20 amount

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

fungus, Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

Not Available

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

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Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

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Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

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5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

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6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

cornea infecion, gonorrhoea

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Flowers, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

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7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

Torenia

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

Torenia

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

Torénia

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

Torenia

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

Torenia

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

Torenia

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

Torenia

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

Torenia

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Scrophulariales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Scrophulariaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Torenia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Torenia

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Torenia? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Torenia. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Torenia doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Torenia 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 Torenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Torenia

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Torenia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.

Matilija Poppy and Torenia Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Torenia are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
Torenia leaf color: Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Torenia

Care of Matilija Poppy and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Torenia 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.