Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Water Poppy
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Alocasia
In German
Wasser Poppy
Alocasia
In French
eau Poppy
Alocasia
In Spanish
amapola agua
Alocasia
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Alocasia
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Alocasia
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Alocasia
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Alismataceae
Araceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Alocasia
Season and care of Water Poppy and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Alocasia Physical Information
Water Poppy and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Alocasia are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Alocasia
Care of Water Poppy and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.