Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Skyflower
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White, Yellow, Orange
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
DURANTA
Common Name
Water Poppy
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Duranta
In German
Wasser Poppy
Duranta
In French
eau Poppy
Duranta
In Spanish
amapola agua
Duranta
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Duranta
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Duranta
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Duranta
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Alismataceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Duranta
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Duranta? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Duranta. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duranta 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 Duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Duranta
Season and care of Water Poppy and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Duranta Physical Information
Water Poppy and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Poppy and Duranta are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Duranta
Care of Water Poppy and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.