About Water Poppy and Pepperwort
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
In Water
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep immersed in water
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Frogs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Water Poppy
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Pepperwort
In German
Wasser Poppy
Pepperwort
In French
eau Poppy
Pepperwort
In Spanish
amapola agua
Pepperwort
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Pepperwort
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Pepperwort
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Alismataceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Properties of Water Poppy and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Pepperwort. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Pepperwort
Season and care of Water Poppy and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Pepperwort Physical Information
Water Poppy and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Pepperwort are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Water Poppy and Pepperwort
Care of Water Poppy and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.