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Lily

Also known as

Gagea anisanthos, Gagea brentae, Gagea emarginata, Gagea erubescens, Gagea fistulosa, Gagea fistulosa acutipetala, Gagea fistulosa alpina, Gagea fistulosa angustifolia, Gagea fistulosa bulbifera, Gagea fistulosa decandolleana, Gagea fistulosa dyris, Gagea fistulosa foliosa, Gagea fistulosa fragerifera, Gagea fistulosa grandiflora, Gagea fistulosa liotardii, Gagea fistulosa spathacea, Gagea intermedia, Gagea lasczinskyi, Gagea liotardii, Gagea liotardii erubescens, Gagea liotardii laevipes, Gagea liotardii publ, Gagea lutea brentae, Gagea minima intermedia, Gagea mirabilis, Gagea samojedorum, Gagea saxatilis, Gagea saxatilis publ, Gagea turcomanica, Ornithogalum erubescens, Ornithogalum fistulosum ramondi, Ornithogalum fistulosum subalpinum, Ornithogalum fragigerum, Ornithogalum liotardii, Ornithogalum minimum fragiferum, Ornithoxanthum liotardii and Stellaster liotardii

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gagea fragifera

Genus

Gagea

Family

Liliaceae

Order

Liliales

How to care for Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Lily

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 Lily in your home

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 Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lily

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

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.

Lily Water Frequency →

Lily Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

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 🏡.

Lily Light Requirements →

Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lily is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lily Temperature Tolerance →

Lily Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Lily →

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Winter Care for Lily →

Best Companion Plants for Lily →

Is 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 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.