Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Water Poppy
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Angelonia
In German
Wasser Poppy
Angelonia
In French
eau Poppy
Angelonia
In Spanish
amapola agua
Angelonia
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Angelonia
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Angelonia
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Angelonia
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Scrophulariales
Family
Alismataceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Angelonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Angelonia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Angelonia? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Angelonia. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Angelonia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Angelonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Water Poppy and Angelonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Angelonia
Season and care of Water Poppy and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Angelonia Physical Information
Water Poppy and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Angelonia are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Angelonia
Care of Water Poppy and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.