Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Succulent
Origin
Japan
Southern Africa
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
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, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Easter Lily
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
Elephant Bush
In German
Osterlilie
Elephant Bush
In French
lis de Pâques
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
elefante Bush
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Easter Lily
Elephant Bush
In Latin
lilium
bush elephant
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Lilium
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Easter Lily and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Elephant Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Easter Lily and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Easter Lily and Elephant Bush
Care of Easter Lily and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.