Lilium Zambesi

Zambesi Lily

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A vibrant Asiatic hybrid lily featuring large, trumpet-shaped orange blooms with dark spots. Reaches up to 120cm tall, ideal for summer gardens or temporary indoor display during flowering.
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Plant Details

Common Name Zambesi Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Lilium Hybridum
Variety Zambesi
Origin Netherlands (Hybrid Cultivar)
Blooming Summer flowering, foliage plant otherwise
Leaf Color Medium green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0; avoid waterlogged conditions for bulb health

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth and flowering; reduce watering after foliage dies back for dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for maximum blooms but tolerates afternoon shade in hot climates to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting, repeat monthly during active growth phase April-September

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed set; cut stems to ground level in autumn before first frost

Pest Control Aphid Lily Beetle Slug

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 6 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 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)
1000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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