Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Western Asia
Types
African Blue Lily
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Pear
In Hindi
Lily of the Nile
नाशपाती
In German
Lily of the Nile
Birne
In French
Lily of the Nile
Poire
In Spanish
Lirio del Nilo
Pera
In Greek
Lily του Νείλου
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Lily of the Nile
Pera
In Polish
Lily of the Nile
Gruszka
In Latin
Lilium Nili
Orbis
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lily of the Nile and Pear
Season and care of Lily of the Nile and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Nile and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Lily of the Nile and Pear Physical Information
Lily of the Nile and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Nile and Pear are as follows:
Care of Lily of the Nile and Pear
Care of Lily of the Nile and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.