Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Water Poppy
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
boxberry
In German
Wasser Poppy
boxberry
In French
eau Poppy
boxberry
In Spanish
amapola agua
boxberry
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
boxberry
In Portuguese
água Poppy
boxberry
In Polish
Woda Poppy
boxberry
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Family
Alismataceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Boxberry
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Boxberry. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Boxberry 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 Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Boxberry
Season and care of Water Poppy and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Boxberry Physical Information
Water Poppy and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Boxberry are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Boxberry
Care of Water Poppy and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry 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 Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.