Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Japan
Types
Not Available
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Easter Lily
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Osterlilie
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Lily Pascua
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Easter Lily
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Easter Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
