Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
-
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
-
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LILIUM
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Lily
Grapefruit
In German
Lilie
Grapefruit
In French
Lis
pamplemousse
In Greek
Κρίνος
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Lírio
Toranja
In Polish
Lilia
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Lily and Grapefruit
Season and care of Lily and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lily and Grapefruit Physical Information
Lily and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Grapefruit are as follows:
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lily and Grapefruit
Care of Lily and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.