Plant Care Florida Swamp Lily

Florida Swamp Lily

Also known as

seven sisters, southern swamp crinum and string-lily

Taxonomy

Crinum americanum
Crinum
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Florida Swamp Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Florida Swamp Lily

Water needs for Florida Swamp Lily
0.5 cups
every 9

Florida Swamp 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.

Calculate water needs of Florida Swamp Lily

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Florida Swamp Lily in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Florida Swamp Lily: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Florida Swamp Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Florida Swamp Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Florida Swamp Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Florida Swamp 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 Florida Swamp Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Florida Swamp Lily is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Florida Swamp Lily →

Benefits of Growing Florida Swamp Lily →

Common Florida Swamp Lily Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Florida Swamp Lily →


💦 Water Needs

Florida Swamp 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.

Florida Swamp Lily Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Florida Swamp 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 🏡.

Florida Swamp Lily Light Requirements →

Florida Swamp Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Florida Swamp Lily 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. Florida Swamp Lily is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

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🪴 Soil

Florida Swamp 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 Florida Swamp Lily →

Best Pots for Florida Swamp Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Florida Swamp Lily →

What Are Healthy Florida Swamp Lily Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Florida Swamp 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 Florida Swamp Lily →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Florida Swamp Lily is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Florida Swamp Lily Lifecycle →

Florida Swamp Lily Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Florida Swamp Lily →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Florida Swamp Lily 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 Florida Swamp Lily →


🍂 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 Florida Swamp 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.


Care Summary for Florida Swamp Lily

Florida Swamp Lily

Florida Swamp Lily


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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