Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Water Poppy
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Raintree
In German
Wasser Poppy
raintree
In French
eau Poppy
raintree
In Spanish
amapola agua
raintree
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Raintree
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Raintree
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Raintree
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Solanales
Family
Alismataceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Raintree
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Raintree? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Raintree. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Raintree doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Raintree 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 Raintree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Raintree
Season and care of Water Poppy and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Raintree Physical Information
Water Poppy and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Raintree are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Raintree
Care of Water Poppy and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.