Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vines
Origin
Japan
United States, Mexico
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Easter Lily
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
Boston Ivy
In German
Osterlilie
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
lis de Pâques
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Easter Lily
Boston Ivy
In Latin
lilium
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Lilium
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Easter Lily and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Boston Ivy season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Easter Lily and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Easter Lily and Boston Ivy
Care of Easter Lily and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.