Lilium longiflorum

Easter Lily

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Elegant bulbous perennial featuring trumpet-shaped white flowers and glossy lanceolate foliage, commonly cultivated for spring blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Easter Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Longiflorum
Origin Japan (Ryukyu Islands)
Blooming Spring, typically March to May indoors
Leaf Color Glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite. Bulbs prone to rot in heavy clay.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth/bloom. Reduce after flowering to allow bulb dormancy. Never let bulbs sit in standing water.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light. Avoid harsh afternoon sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during active growth phase (spring). Stop fertilizing once blooms fade.

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Pruning

Cut spent flowers immediately to prevent seed production. Allow foliage to yellow naturally before cutting back bulb for storage.

Pest Control Aphid Lily Beetle 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

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
55° – 82°
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)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1400 – 3200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 55%
% 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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