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African Lily

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Agapanthus africanus

Genus

Agapanthus

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for African Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your African Lily

African Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for African Lily in your home

African Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

African Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of African Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize African Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for African Lily: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your African Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

African Lily is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow African Lily →

Benefits of Growing African Lily →

Common African Lily Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for African Lily →

💦 Water Needs

African 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.

African Lily Water Frequency →

African Lily Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

African 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 🏡.

African Lily Light Requirements →

African Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

African 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.

Is African Lily Edible? →

African Lily Toxicity to Cats →

African Lily Toxicity to Dogs →

African Lily Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

African Lily does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for African Lily →

Best Pots for African Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot African Lily →

What Are Healthy African Lily Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

African 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 African Lily →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

African Lily grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

African Lily Lifecycle →

African Lily Size Guide →

How and When to Prune African Lily →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

African Lily Temperature Tolerance →

African Lily Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with African Lily →

When to Plant African Lily →

How to Plant African Lily →

Where to Plant African Lily →

Winter Care for African Lily →

Best Companion Plants for African Lily →

Is African Lily a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 African 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!

🧐 Troubleshooting

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.