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