Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Water Poppy
Arbutus
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
सदाबहार
In German
Wasser Poppy
Erdbeerbaum
In French
eau Poppy
arbousier
In Spanish
amapola agua
Arbitus
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
água Poppy
árbuto
In Polish
Woda Poppy
mącznik
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Family
Alismataceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Arbutus
Season and care of Water Poppy and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Arbutus Physical Information
Water Poppy and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Arbutus are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Arbutus
Care of Water Poppy and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.