prickly poppy

How to Grow and Care for prickly poppy

prickly poppy · Argemone albiflora

Grow in well-drained sandy soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing prickly poppy

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicitySap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained sandy soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water prickly poppy?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for prickly poppy?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for prickly poppy?

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What Soil Is Best for prickly poppy?

Soil type
Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for prickly poppy?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize prickly poppy?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune prickly poppy?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate prickly poppy?

Propagate by seed. Self-seeds easily in situ

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How to Transplant prickly poppy?

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How to Care for prickly poppy in Winter?

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How to Plant prickly poppy?

Grow in well-drained sandy soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot prickly poppy?

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How to Harvest prickly poppy?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of prickly poppy

Sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of prickly poppy

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Argemone albiflora
Genus
Argemone
Family
Papaveraceae
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FAQs About prickly poppy

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