Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
14-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Blaue Lilie
Kolbenfaden
In French
Lily Bleu
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
lirio azul
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
blue lilium
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Agapanthus
Aglaonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Chinese Evergreen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Blue Lily and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Evergreen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.