Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Japan
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Easter Lily
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
Cordia subcordata
In German
Osterlilie
Cordia subcordata
In French
lis de Pâques
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Easter Lily
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
lilium
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Kou
Season and care of Easter Lily and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Kou season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Kou Physical Information
Easter Lily and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Kou are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Easter Lily and Kou
Care of Easter Lily and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.