Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LILIUM
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Lily
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
लिली
Pachyrhizus erosus
In French
Lis
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Lirio
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Κρίνος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Lírio
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Lilia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
lilium
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Lily and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Lily and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Lily and Jicama. Lily doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Lily has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lily and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lily and Jicama
Season and care of Lily and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Jicama Physical Information
Lily and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Jicama 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
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Lily and Jicama
Care of Lily and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.