Lilium oriental Montezuma

Montezuma Oriental Lily

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Oriental lily with large fragrant orange-red flowers edged in white. Bulbous perennial, prized for indoor blooms and garden accents.
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Plant Details

Common Name Montezuma Oriental Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Lilium Orientalis
Variety Mon\u00adtezuma
Origin Cultivated Hybrid (Asia/America)
Blooming Seasonal bulb, blooms late spring/summer
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter; peat-based potting mix for containers.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth. Reduce watering after flowering to allow bulb dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun (6+ hours daily) required for strong stems and blooms. Tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growth phase. Use bulb food at planting time.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers immediately. Cut stems after bloom, leave foliage until yellowed for bulb recovery.

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 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 28000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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