Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Not Available
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Lily
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
लिली
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In Spanish
Lirio
Croton Planta
In Greek
Κρίνος
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Lírio
cróton
In Polish
Lilia
Kroto roślin
In Latin
lilium
Planta Croton
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Lily and Croton
Season and care of Trumpet Lily and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Lily and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Lily and Croton Physical Information
Trumpet Lily and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Lily and Croton are as follows:
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Trumpet Lily and Croton
Care of Trumpet Lily and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.