Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
Pitanga
टाइगर लिली
In German
Pitanga
Tiger Lily
In French
Pitanga
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
Pitanga
lirio de tigre
In Greek
Pitanga
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Pitanga
Tygrys Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pitanga and Tiger Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Tiger Lily? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Tiger Lily. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tiger Lily has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Tiger Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Pitanga and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Tiger Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Pitanga and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Tiger Lily
Care of Pitanga and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.