Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
South-Eastern Asia
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
wood lily
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
wood lily
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
lilia drewna
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
wood lily
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Malabar nut
Season and care of Wood Lily and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Malabar nut season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Malabar nut Physical Information
Wood Lily and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Lily and Malabar nut are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Lily and Malabar nut
Care of Wood Lily and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.