Lily of the Desert

Lily of the Desert thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lily of the Desert Water Frequency →

Lily of the Desert Root Rot →

Lily of the Desert 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 🏡.

Lily of the Desert Light Requirements →

Lily of the Desert Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lily of the Desert is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Lily of the Desert is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Lily of the Desert enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Lily of the Desert Humidity Needs →

Lily of the Desert is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Lily of the Desert →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lily of the Desert →

What Are Healthy Lily of the Desert Roots →

Lily of the Desert 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 Lily of the Desert →

It’s common for Lily of the Desert to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Lily of the Desert is native to Southern Africa to India.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lily of the Desert can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lily of the Desert Temperature Tolerance →

Lily of the Desert Hardiness Zones →

Lily of the Desert can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Lily of the Desert →

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 Lily of the Desert →

What Eats Lily of the Desert? →

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

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Lily of the Desert. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!