Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
San Pedro
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Matilija Poppy
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Matilija Poppy
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Matilija amapola
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
San Pedro
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Cactaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About San Pedro and Matilija Poppy. San Pedro has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also San Pedro does not have fragrant flowers. San Pedro has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea and Vomiting and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 San Pedro and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Matilija Poppy season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
San Pedro and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy
Care of San Pedro and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer San Pedro 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.