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The difference between Asian Lily and Oriental Lily

Gustavo Fring
2020-01-30 12:14:45
Stem differentiation: Asian lily plants are on the high side, about 70cm; Oriental Lily is about 30cm to 60cm high, with light white color. Flower differentiation: Asian lily flowers are mostly red or yellow; oriental lily flowers are white, pink, etc. Leaf differentiation: the former has smooth edge, while the latter is short and glossy.

I. difference of stem

Asian lily is a perennial herb with high plant height of about 70 cm, upright stem and cylindrical shape.

The height of Oriental Lily is about 30 to 60 cm. The stem is covered with scales. The scales are fleshy and the color is light white.

The difference of flowers

Asian lily flowers are colorful, most of them are red or yellow, and their blooming posture can be divided into three types: upward, downward and downward.

Oriental Lily has a large flower shape and a variety of varieties, including bellflower, bowl flower, flat flower, outer curved petals, etc. with special fragrance, it has white, pink, light pink and light yellow colors, and the flowering period is from June to July.

stem of Asian Lily

3. The difference of leaves

Leaf margin of Lilium asiatica is smooth without obvious crack.

Oriental Lily leaves are short and small, with glossy surface.

stem of Asian Lily

Oriental Lily leaf

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