Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Damping-off, Leaf spot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Rust, Slugs, Snails, Stem spot, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Amaryllis belladonna
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Belladonna Lily or Naked Ladies
Lisianthus
In Hindi
Amaryllis
Lisianthus
In German
Amaryllis
Lisianthus
In French
Amaryllis
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Amarillis
Lisianthus
In Greek
αμαρύλλις
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Amarílis
Lisianthus
In Polish
Amarylis
Eustoma
In Latin
Amaryllis
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Amaryllis and Lisianthus
Season and care of Amaryllis and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Amaryllis and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amaryllis season is Winter and Lisianthus season is Winter. The type of soil for Amaryllis is Loamy, Moist and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amaryllis is Acidic and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amaryllis and Lisianthus Physical Information
Amaryllis and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Amaryllis height is 1.00 cm and width 3.50 cm whereas Lisianthus height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amaryllis and Lisianthus are as follows:
Amaryllis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Amaryllis leaf color: Green
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Amaryllis and Lisianthus
Care of Amaryllis and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amaryllis pruning is done Prune regularly and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Amaryllis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.