Lilium Auratum

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

Benefits of Growing Mountain Lily →

Common Mountain Lily Problems →

Lilium Auratum 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.

Mountain Lily Water Frequency →

Mountain Lily Root Rot →

Lilium Auratum 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 🏡.

Mountain Lily Light Requirements →

Mountain Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lilium Auratum 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.

Lilium Auratum doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Mountain Lily Humidity Needs →

Lilium Auratum 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 Mountain Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mountain Lily →

Lilium Auratum grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mountain Lily →

Lilium Auratum is native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Lilium Auratum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Mountain Lily →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lilium Auratum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mountain Lily Temperature Tolerance →

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 Lilium Auratum, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Mountain Lily →
• Drooping Mountain Lily Leaves →
• Mountain Lily Dropping Leaves →
• Mountain Lily Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Mountain Lily →
• Brown Spots on Mountain Lily →
• Mountain Lily Leaves Falling Over →
• Mountain Lily Leaves Curling →
• Mountain Lily Yellow Leaves →
• Mountain Lily Root Rot →