Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Wasser Poppy
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
eau Poppy
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
amapola agua
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Aquifoliales
Family
Alismataceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Nellie Stevens Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Water Poppy and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.