Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Summer Squash
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
summer squash
In German
Wasser Poppy
Sommerkürbis
In French
eau Poppy
courges d'été
In Spanish
amapola agua
calabaza de verano
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
água Poppy
abobrinha
In Polish
Woda Poppy
latem squash
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Violales
Family
Alismataceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Summer Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Summer Squash. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Summer Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Summer Squash
Season and care of Water Poppy and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Summer Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Water Poppy and Summer Squash Physical Information
Water Poppy and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Summer Squash are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Summer Squash
Care of Water Poppy and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.