Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
Water Celery
जापानी लिली
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Céleri d'eau
Lily japonais
In Spanish
El apio agua
lirio japonés
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
Aipo água
lírio japonês
In Polish
Seler Woda
japoński lilia
In Latin
Aqua Apium
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Water Celery and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Water Celery and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Japanese Lily
Care of Water Celery and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.