Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
California
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No need to prune
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
सफेद कमल
In German
Matilija Poppy
Tigerlotus
In French
Matilija Poppy
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
białego lotosu
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
albus Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Nymphaeales
Family
Papaveraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and White Lotus. Matilija Poppy has thorns and White Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and White Lotus 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 White Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and White Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
Matilija Poppy and White Lotus Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus
Care of Matilija Poppy and White Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.