Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
African Blue Lily
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, fungus, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
Lily of the Nile
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Lily of the Nile
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Lily of the Nile
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Lirio del Nilo
lirio oriental
In Greek
Lily του Νείλου
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
Lily of the Nile
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Lily of the Nile
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Lilium Nili
Oriental Lily
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Lily of the Nile flower color: Sky Blue and Blue Violet
Lily of the Nile leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily
Care of Lily of the Nile and Oriental Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily of the Nile pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth and Oriental Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily of the Nile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.