Common Poppy

Common Poppy is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Common Poppy →

Benefits of Growing Common Poppy →

Common Common Poppy Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Common Poppy →

Outdoor Care Guide for Common Poppy →

Common Poppy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Poppy Water Frequency →

Common Poppy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Common Poppy Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Common Poppy is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Common Poppy is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Common Poppy Edible? →

Common Poppy does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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When and How to Successfully Repot Common Poppy →

What Are Healthy Common Poppy Roots →

Common Poppy grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Poppy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Winter Care for Common Poppy →

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Is Common Poppy a Weed? →

The seeds of Common Poppy can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Poppy, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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