Black Lily

Black Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Black Lily Water Frequency →

Black Lily Root Rot →

Black Lily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Black Lily Light Requirements →

Black Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Black Lily is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Black Lily prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Black Lily Humidity Needs →

Black Lily is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Black Lily →

Best Pots for Black Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Black Lily →

What Are Healthy Black Lily Roots →

Black Lily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Black Lily →

Black Lily is native to southern Africa.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Black Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Black Lily Temperature Tolerance →

Black Lily Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Black Lily →

When to Plant Black Lily →

How to Plant Black Lily →

Where to Plant Black Lily →

Winter Care for Black Lily →

Best Companion Plants for Black Lily →

Is Black Lily a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Black Lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Black Lily →

What Eats Black Lily? →

• Drooping Black Lily Leaves →
• Black Lily Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Black Lily →
• Brown Spots on Black Lily →
• Black Lily Leaves Falling Over →
• Black Lily Leaves Curling →
• Black Lily Yellow Leaves →
• Black Lily Root Rot →
• Why Is My Black Lily Wilting? →