| Common Name | Oriental Lily Hybrid |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Hybridum |
| Variety | Merente |
| Origin | Cultivated Hybrid (Asia/Europe) |
| Blooming | Spring to Summer, sometimes forced in winter indoors |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam or peat-based mix with perlite for aeration; critical to prevent bulb rot.
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth but never waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly after flowering as leaves yellow.
Prefers full sun to partial shade; hot climates benefit from afternoon shade to protect petals and foliage.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and once during bud formation. Avoid high nitrogen which encourages leaf overgrowth.
Remove spent flowers to prevent seed set (conserves energy). Cut back foliage only after it turns completely yellow in autumn.
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