Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North Africa
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
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
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Lily
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
लिली
Saharan myrtle
In German
Lilie
Saharan myrtle
In French
Lis
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Lirio
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Κρίνος
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Lírio
murta Saharan
In Polish
Lilia
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
lilium
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lily and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Lily and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Lily and Saharan Myrtle. Lily doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Lily has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lily and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Lily and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Lily and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Saharan Myrtle 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
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lily and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Lily and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.