Lilium lancifolium

Tiger Lily

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Ornamental bulbous perennial with orange spotted flowers, native to East Asia. Known as Tiger Lily, it thrives in sun but requires dormancy.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tiger Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Lancifolium
Origin East Asia
Blooming Summer to early autumn, orange with black spots
Leaf Color Mid-green lanceolate leaves
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil with good organic matter

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth, allow soil to dry out slightly before watering again; reduce water after flowering

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best blooms, partial shade in hot climates to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and during bud formation, stop fertilizing once foliage yellows

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed set, cut stems to ground after first frost for dormancy

Pest Control Aphid Lily Beetle Slug Snail Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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