Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
IRIS
Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
Iris
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली
Iris
In German
Orientalische Lilie
Iris
In French
Lily Oriental
Iris
In Spanish
lirio oriental
Iris
In Greek
Oriental Lily
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Lily Oriental
Íris
In Polish
Oriental Lily
Irys
In Latin
Oriental Lily
Iris
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Iris
Season and care of Oriental Lily and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Lily and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Lily season is Summer and Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Lily is Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oriental Lily and Iris Physical Information
Oriental Lily and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Iris are as follows:
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Oriental Lily and Iris
Care of Oriental Lily and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.