Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Snow Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Matilija Poppy
In German
Schnee Bush
Matilija Poppy
In French
neige Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Matilija amapola
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Papaverales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy
Care of Snow Bush and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Snow Bush 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.