Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-13
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
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
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, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
शकरकंद
In German
Matilija Poppy
Palmlilie
In French
Matilija Poppy
Yucca
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Yucca
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Yucca
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
iúca
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
yucca
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Liliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Yuca
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Yuca. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Yuca 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 Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Yuca
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Yuca season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Yuca Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Yuca are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Yuca
Care of Matilija Poppy and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.