Lilium oriental Medusa

Oriental Lily 'Medusa'

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Vibrant pink Oriental lilies with white edges and intense fragrance. Deciduous bulbous perennial, requires cool roots and well-draining soil for optimal summer blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Oriental Lily 'Medusa'
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Lilium Hybridum
Variety Medusa
Origin Cultivated Hybrid (Europe/Asia)
Blooming Summer flowers, highly fragrant, often pink with white margins
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or peat-free potting mix with perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growth and flowering, reduce significantly after blooming to prevent bulb rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best blooms, tolerates partial shade in very hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks while growing, stop when flowers fade

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms immediately. Cut stems back in autumn before frost

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

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 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 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% 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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