Tricyrtis formosana

Japanese Toad Lily

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Herbaceous perennial with spotted purple flowers, thrives in moist shade. Popular for woodland gardens and cool climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Toad Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Tricyrtis
Species Formosana
Origin Japan / Taiwan
Blooming Late summer to autumn, spotted flowers
Leaf Color Green with purple spots
Sunlight Shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-retentive loam, well-drained but moist

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade to full shade, sensitive to scorching sun

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage after first frost

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

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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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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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% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
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 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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