Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Water Poppy
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
काजू के पेड़
In German
Wasser Poppy
Cashew Baum
In French
eau Poppy
Anacardier
In Spanish
amapola agua
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
água Poppy
cajueiro
In Polish
Woda Poppy
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Family
Alismataceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Anacardium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Water Poppy and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Cashew. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Cashew doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cashew 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 Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Cashew
Season and care of Water Poppy and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cashew season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Cashew Physical Information
Water Poppy and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Cashew are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Cashew
Care of Water Poppy and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cashew pruning is done 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.