Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
South America
Southwest Asia
Types
Not available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Unknown
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Nerium
Common Name
Water Poppy
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
ओलियंडर
In German
Wasser Poppy
Oleander
In French
eau Poppy
laurier-rose
In Spanish
amapola agua
Adelfa
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
água Poppy
oleandro
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Oleander
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Gentianales
Family
Alismataceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Oleander
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Oleander? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Oleander. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Oleander doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Oleander 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 Oleander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Oleander
Season and care of Water Poppy and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oleander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Oleander Physical Information
Water Poppy and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Oleander are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Oleander
Care of Water Poppy and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.