Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
Europe, Northern America
South America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Syringa
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Lilac
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
बकाइन
Gymnocalycium
In German
Flieder
Gymnocalycium
In French
lilas
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
lila
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
lilás
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
liliowy
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
lilac
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Syringa
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Lilacs and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Gymnocalycium season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Lilacs and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Lilacs and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Gymnocalycium
Care of Lilacs and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.