@theajohnson Thornleigh, New South Wales

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Amazon Lily

5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Urceolina x grandiflora

Genus

Urceolina

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Amazon Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Amazon Lily

Amazon 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 Amazon Lily in your home

Amazon Lily may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Amazon Lily

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

Anyone know where I can get this plant shipped to MA? My late grandmother owned this plant and sadly it died. I want to honor her by growing one 🥺

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Amazon 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.

Amazon Lily Water Frequency →

Amazon Lily Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Amazon Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Amazon Lily Light Requirements →

Amazon Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

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

Is Amazon Lily Edible? →

Amazon Lily Toxicity to Cats →

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Amazon Lily Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Amazon 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 Amazon Lily →

Best Pots for Amazon Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Amazon Lily →

What Are Healthy Amazon Lily Roots →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Amazon Lily Temperature Tolerance →

Amazon Lily Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Amazon Lily →

When to Plant Amazon Lily →

How to Plant Amazon Lily →

Where to Plant Amazon Lily →

Winter Care for Amazon Lily →

Best Companion Plants for Amazon Lily →

Is Amazon 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 Amazon 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.