Papaver orientale aka Oriental Poppy

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Oriental Poppy due to its easy-going nature.

Oriental Poppy should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Oriental Poppy loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Oriental Poppy thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Orient Vallmo.

During the wintertime, it's common for Oriental Poppy to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Oriental Poppy is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The growth of Oriental Poppy is gradual and it doesn't necessitate any additional fertilizers. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should suffice to provide the plant with sufficient nutrition. It's important to keep in mind that plants derive their energy from the sun's rays, not fertilizers.

The Oriental Poppy is a clumping species, with new growth arising from the soil surrounding the parent plant.

Oriental Poppy’s native range is W. Asia - Armenia, N.E. Iran, Turkey.