Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Water Poppy
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
red alder
In German
Wasser Poppy
rot-Erle
In French
eau Poppy
aulne rouge
In Spanish
amapola agua
aliso rojo
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
água Poppy
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Woda Poppy
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fagales
Family
Alismataceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Red Alder. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Red Alder
Season and care of Water Poppy and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Red Alder Physical Information
Water Poppy and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Red Alder are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Red Alder
Care of Water Poppy and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.