Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Water Poppy
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Wasser Poppy
Buckeye Putzer
In French
eau Poppy
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
amapola agua
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Family
Alismataceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Water Poppy and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.