
Carolina Lily
About Carolina Lily
Carolina Lily is a super rare houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Carolina Lily likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Carolina Lily belongs to the Lilium genus, and is native to the Southeastern United States.
Taxonomy
Lilium michauxii
Lilium
Liliaceae
Liliales
Also known as
Carolina lily and Turk's cap lily

How to care for Carolina Lily

How often to water your Carolina Lily

every 9
Carolina Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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Finding light for Carolina Lily in your home

a window
Carolina Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Carolina Lily does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Carolina Lily in your home š”.

How to fertilize Carolina Lily

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Carolina Lily after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Carolina Lily is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Carolina 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.
Sunlight Needs
Carolina Lily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Carolina Lily doesnāt 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.
Soil
Carolina 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!
Fertilizer
Carolina Lily grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Carolina Lily is native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Growth Pattern
Carolina Lily grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Carolina Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Carolina Lily
Carolina Lily
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
