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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Epiphyte

Origin

Europe, Northern America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

10001000
0 40000
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Habitat

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-711-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
12-9

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

9.00 cm20.30 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
-

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
-

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Double
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Flowers

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Syringa
EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Lilac
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

बकाइन
Epidendrum

In German

Flieder
Epidendrum

In French

lilas
Epidendrum

In Spanish

lila
Epidendrum

In Greek

πασχαλιά
Epidendrum

In Portuguese

lilás
Epidendrum

In Polish

liliowy
Epidendrum

In Latin

lilac
Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Lamiales
Asparagales

Family

Oleaceae
Orchidaceae

Genus

Syringa
Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Oleeae
Epidendreae

Subfamily

-
Epidendroideae

Number of Species

121500
1 27800
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Difference Between Lilacs and Epidendrum

If you are confused whether Lilacs or Epidendrum are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lilacs and Epidendrum Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lilacs are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Epidendrum fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles and Water soluble fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lilacs and Epidendrum if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lilacs and Epidendrum

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lilacs and Epidendrum. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lilacs and Epidendrum as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Lilacs is Fever and Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms whereas of Epidendrum is . Lilacs has beauty benefits as follows: while Epidendrum has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Lilacs vs Epidendrum

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Lilacs vs Epidendrum and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Lilacs are Eye irritation, Itchy eyes and Runny nose whereas of Epidendrum have Asthma respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Lilacs has no showy fruits and Epidendrum has no showy fruits. Also Lilacs is flowering and Epidendrum is not flowering . You can compare Lilacs and Epidendrum facts and facts of other plants too.