Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
New Zealand
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
Water Poppy
Raoulia
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Raoulia
In German
Wasser Poppy
Raoulia
In French
eau Poppy
Raoulia
In Spanish
amapola agua
Raoulia
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Raoulia
In Portuguese
água Poppy
raoulia
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Raoulia
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Raoulia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Alismataceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Raoulia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Raoulia? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Raoulia. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Raoulia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Raoulia 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 Raoulia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Raoulia
Season and care of Water Poppy and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raoulia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Raoulia Physical Information
Water Poppy and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Raoulia are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Water Poppy and Raoulia
Care of Water Poppy and Raoulia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.