Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
जापानी लिली
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Lily japonais
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
lirio japonés
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
lírio japonês
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
japoński lilia
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Japanese Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
