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Resurrection Lily

About Resurrection Lily

The Resurrection Lily is a perennial bulb in the Amaryllis family. It is one of the hardiest of this group of lilies. The foliage produced in spring dies down before the fragrant, rose-pink, funnel-shaped flowers emerge on tall stems in late summer to fall.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lycoris squamigera

Genus

Lycoris

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

magic-lily and resurrection-lily

How to care for Resurrection Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Resurrection Lily

Resurrection 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 Resurrection Lily in your home

Resurrection Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Resurrection Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Resurrection Lily

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

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💦 Water Needs

Resurrection 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Resurrection Lily 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

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

🪴 Soil

Resurrection 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Resurrection Lily 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Resurrection Lily →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Resurrection Lily grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Resurrection Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Resurrection 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.