Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Pawpaw
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Matilija Poppy
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Matilija Poppy
In French
usine de papaye
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Matilija amapola
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
quince herba
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Papaverales
Family
Annonaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy
Care of Pawpaw and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.