Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
  
South Africa, Swaziland
  
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
  
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
  
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
  
Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
10-4
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
  
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Not so frequently
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
9-9-6
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
  
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
  
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
TULIPA
  
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
  
Common Name
Tulip
  
Calla Lily
  
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
  
Calla Lily
  
In German
Tulpe
  
Calla-Lilien-
  
In French
Tulipe
  
Lys calla
  
In Spanish
tulipán
  
Cala
  
In Greek
τουλίπα
  
Calla κρίνος
  
In Portuguese
Tulipa
  
Calla
  
In Polish
Tulipan
  
Calla Lily
  
In Latin
Tulip
  
Calla Lilium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Tulipa
  
Zantedeschia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Zantedeschieae
  
Subfamily
Lilioideae
  
Aroideae
  
Season and Care of Tulip and Calla Lily
Season and care of Tulip and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Calla Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Tulip and Calla Lily Physical Information
Tulip and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Calla Lily are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip and Calla Lily
Care of Tulip and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.