Tricyrtis macropoda

Toad Lily

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Herbaceous perennial known as Toad Lily, featuring unique spotted orchid-like blooms in late summer shade gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Toad Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Tricyrtis
Species Macropoda
Origin Japan
Blooming Late summer to autumn, spotted flowers resembling orchids
Leaf Color Dark green with white spots
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Peat and leaf mold mix.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial to full shade. Avoid direct midday sun which scorches foliage.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring, compost mulch annually.

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Pruning

Cut back dead stems after first frost to ground level.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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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% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
200 – 3500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2500
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
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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