Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
not available
Habitat
Not Available
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Lilium speciosum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Japanese Lily
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
जापानी लिली
Chincherinchee
In German
Pracht-Lilie
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Lily japonais
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
lirio japonés
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
lírio japonês
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
japoński lilia
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
lilium Italica
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Lilium
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lilieae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee
Care of Japanese Lily and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.