Is Papaver Somniferum toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Papaver Somniferum 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. Papaver Somniferum is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

What type of soil should I use for my Papaver Somniferum?

Papaver Somniferum 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!

Should I fertilize my Papaver Somniferum?

Papaver Somniferum 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!

What is the growth pattern for Papaver Somniferum?

Papaver Somniferum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Papaver Somniferum be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Papaver Somniferum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Papaver Somniferum?

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

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Q: Is Papaver Somniferum easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Papaver Somniferum?

Papaver Somniferum 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Papaver Somniferum need?

Papaver Somniferum 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 🏡.

About Papaver Somniferum

Opium poppies are erect annuals in the Papaveraceae family. It is illegal to grow them in North Carolina, but it is legal to sell and buy the seeds. Garden poppy species may or may not contain opium alkaloids. Pet and children should not sample the poppy seeds as they are poisonous.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Papaver somniferum

Genus

Papaver

Family

Papaveraceae

Order

Ranunculales

Also known as

Opium Poppy, Opium Poppy and Breadseed poppy

How to care for Papaver Somniferum

Water

How often to water your Papaver Somniferum

Papaver Somniferum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Plant care guide for Papaver Somniferum in New York

New York, New York

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Growing Papaver Somniferum in New York right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in New York is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…

Sunlight will increase by 35.8% ☀️

January 28th, 2023

New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 35.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.8 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, New York is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 11% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Papaver Somniferum: 1ft from a window

Papaver Somniferum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ⛅.

Papaver Somniferum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Papaver Somniferum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Papaver Somniferum: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Papaver Somniferum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Papaver Somniferum

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 28th, 2023

The growing potential in New York is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repo…