Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Japan
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Easter Lily
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Osterlilie
Igel Kaktus
In French
lis de Pâques
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Easter Lily
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Lilieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Echinopsis
Season and care of Easter Lily and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Echinopsis season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Echinopsis Physical Information
Easter Lily and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Echinopsis are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Easter Lily and Echinopsis
Care of Easter Lily and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.