Plant Care Daylily

Daylily

Taxonomy

Hemerocallis spp.
Hemerocallis
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Daylily

💦 Water

How often to water your Daylily

Water needs for Daylily
0.5 cups
every 9

Daylily 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 Daylily

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Daylily in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Daylily: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Daylily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Daylily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Daylily

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Daylily →

Common Daylily Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Daylily →


💦 Water Needs

Daylily 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.

Daylily Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Daylily 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Daylily 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.


🪴 Soil

Daylily 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 Pots for Daylily →

What Are Healthy Daylily Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Daylily 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!


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Daylily bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Is Daylily an Annual Plant? →

Is Daylily a Perennial Plant? →

Daylily Pollination Guide →

Common Daylily Flower Problems →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Daylily Lifecycle →

Daylily Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Daylily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Daylily Hardiness Zones →

How to Plant Daylily →

Winter Care for Daylily →

Best Companion Plants for Daylily →

Is Daylily 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 Daylily, 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 Daylily

Daylily

Daylily


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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