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About Lily and Amaryllis


About Amaryllis and Lily


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Bowl  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
-  

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
-  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.  
Amaryllis is a popular bulbous plant that produces large, showy flowers in various colors.  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
purity, refined beauty, and nurturing  
dramatic beauty and pride  

Astrological Flower
Calla Lily  
Honeysuckle  

Birth Month Flower
May  
January  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
-  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
-  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
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Family

Common Name
Lilium  
Hippeastrum  

Tribe
Liliaceae » Lilieae  
Amaryllidaceae » Amarylleae  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Liliales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Amaryllidaceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
Amaryllidoideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
110  
24
90  
26

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Lily and Amaryllis color

Lily and Amaryllis come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lily and Amaryllis color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Lily is Trumpet in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Amaryllis has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Lily and Amaryllis

You must be eager to know more facts about Lily and Amaryllis. Did you know Lily has originated in Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere while Amaryllis has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Lily and Amaryllis is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Lily and Amaryllis Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Lily and Amaryllis uses in this section. Lily and Amaryllis have many medicinal properties. Besides, Lily is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding whereas Amaryllis on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Lily and Amaryllis also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Lily and Amaryllis Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Lily and Amaryllis Family classification here. Lily and Amaryllis belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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