Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Wasser Poppy
Bearss Kalk
In French
eau Poppy
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
amapola agua
Bearss cal
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Bearss cal
In Polish
Woda Poppy
bearss wapna
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Family
Alismataceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Bearss Lime. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Water Poppy and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime
Care of Water Poppy and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.