Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Water Poppy
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Wasser Poppy
Baum des Himmels
In French
eau Poppy
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
amapola agua
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Family
Alismataceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Water Poppy and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.