Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Geranium
In German
Tiger Lily
Geranie
In French
Tiger Lily
Géranium
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Geranio
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Gerânio
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Pelargonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Geranium
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Geranium Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Geranium are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Tiger Lily and Geranium
Care of Tiger Lily and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.