Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Wasps
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
छुई मुई
Matilija Poppy
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Matilija Poppy
In French
Balsamine
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
No me toques
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Não me toque
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Niecierpek
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Papaverales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy. Touch-me-not has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Touch-me-not does not have fragrant flowers. Touch-me-not has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Hay fever and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Hay fever. 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 Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy
Care of Touch-me-not and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not 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 Touch-me-not 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.