Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Not available
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
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 every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Water Poppy
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Wasser Poppy
Mexican Bambus
In French
eau Poppy
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
amapola agua
bambú mexicana
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Alismataceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Mexican Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Water Poppy and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.