About Water Poppy and Daphne
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Crimson
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
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
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Water Poppy
Daphne plant
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Wasser Poppy
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
eau Poppy
plante Daphne
In Spanish
amapola agua
planta de Daphne
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Daphne planta
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Daphne plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malvales
Family
Alismataceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Daphne. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Daphne
Season and care of Water Poppy and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Water Poppy and Daphne Physical Information
Water Poppy and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Daphne are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Daphne
Care of Water Poppy and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.