About Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
South America
North Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Water Poppy
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Saharan myrtle
In German
Wasser Poppy
Saharan myrtle
In French
eau Poppy
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
amapola agua
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
água Poppy
murta Saharan
In Polish
Woda Poppy
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Family
Alismataceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Water Poppy and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.