Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter, Not Available
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, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Water Poppy
Marijuana
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
मारिजुआना
In German
Wasser Poppy
Marihuana
In French
eau Poppy
Marijuana
In Spanish
amapola agua
Marijuana
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Maconha
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Marihuana
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Alismataceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Marijuana. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Marijuana 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Marijuana
Season and care of Water Poppy and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Marijuana Physical Information
Water Poppy and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Poppy and Marijuana are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Marijuana
Care of Water Poppy and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.