Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Water Poppy
Sugarcane
In German
Wasser Poppy
Saccharum
In French
eau Poppy
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
amapola agua
Saccharum
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Saccharum
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Saccharum
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cyperales
Family
Alismataceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Sugarcane
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Sugarcane? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Sugarcane. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Sugarcane doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Sugarcane
Season and care of Water Poppy and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Sugarcane Physical Information
Water Poppy and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Sugarcane are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Sugarcane
Care of Water Poppy and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
