Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
चाय के पौधे
In German
Tiger Lily
Teepflanze
In French
Tiger Lily
usine de thé
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
planta del té
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
planta do chá
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Lilium
Tea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Tea Plant
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tea Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Tea Plant Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Tea Plant are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Tea Plant
Care of Tiger Lily and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.