Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Calla Lily
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Calla Lily
In German
Tiger Lily
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Tiger Lily
Lys calla
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Cala
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Calla
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Calla Lily
In Latin
Lilium
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Lilium
Zantedeschia
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Calla Lily
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Tiger Lily and Calla Lily Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Calla Lily are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Calla Lily
Care of Tiger Lily and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.