Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray 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
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Matilija Poppy
Valencia-orange
In French
Matilija Poppy
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Sapindales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Valencia Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange
Care of Matilija Poppy and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.