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Lilium OT Big Brother

Big Brother Lily

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OT Hybrid lily featuring large, trumpet-shaped blooms with intense fragrance. Combines the hardiness of Trumpet lilies with the size and vibrancy of Oriental varieties. Ideal for gardens or large containers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Big Brother Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Lilium × Hybridum
Variety Big Brother
Origin Netherlands (Hybrid)
Blooming Summer to early Autumn, fragrant trumpet flowers
Leaf Color Medium Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, acidic to neutral, well-draining potting mix with sand perlite

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth and flowering; allow to dry slightly between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for robust blooming, tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Feed weekly with liquid fertilizer during active growth; switch to bulb food after bloom

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers promptly; cut stems to ground after foliage yellows in autumn

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 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 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)
3000 – 14000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
500 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Lilium OT Big Brother? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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