Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
Carissia
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली
Carissa
In German
Orientalische Lilie
carissa
In French
Lily Oriental
carissa
In Spanish
lirio oriental
carissa
In Greek
Oriental Lily
carissa
In Portuguese
Lily Oriental
carissa
In Polish
Oriental Lily
carissa
In Latin
Oriental Lily
carissa
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Carissa
Season and care of Oriental Lily and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Lily and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Lily season is Summer and Carissa season is Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Lily is Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Oriental Lily and Carissa Physical Information
Oriental Lily and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Carissa are as follows:
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oriental Lily and Carissa
Care of Oriental Lily and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.