Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Shallots
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
TULIPA
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
Tulip
In Hindi
Scallion
ट्यूलिप
In French
Scallion
Tulipe
In Spanish
Cebollino
tulipán
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Scallion
Tulipa
In Polish
Scallion
Tulipan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Scallion and Tulip
Wondering what are the properties of Scallion and Tulip? We provide you with everything About Scallion and Tulip. Scallion doesn't have thorns and Tulip doesn't have thorns. Also Scallion does not have fragrant flowers. Scallion has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Tulip has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 Scallion and Tulip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scallion and Tulip
Season and care of Scallion and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Tulip is Neutral.
Scallion and Tulip Physical Information
Scallion and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scallion and Tulip are as follows:
Scallion flower color: Ivory
Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Scallion and Tulip
Care of Scallion and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.