Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Betula utilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LILIUM
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Lily
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
लिली
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Lilie
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Lis
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Lirio
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Κρίνος
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Lírio
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Lilia
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
lilium
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lily and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Lily and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Lily and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Himalayan Birch 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
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Lily and Himalayan Birch
Care of Lily and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.