Wood Lily

About Wood Lily

Wood Lily is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Wood Lily likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Wood Lily belongs to the Trillium genus, and is native to the Northeastern United States.

⚠️ Wood Lily 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Trillium sessile

Genus

Trillium

Family

Melanthiaceae

Order

Liliales

Also known as

toad trillium and toadshade

How to care for Wood Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Wood Lily

Wood 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 Wood Lily in your home

Wood 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 Wood Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wood Lily

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Wood 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!

How to Grow Wood Lily →

Benefits of Growing Wood Lily →

Common Wood Lily Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Wood Lily →

💦 Water Needs

Wood 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.

Wood Lily Water Frequency →

Wood Lily Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Wood 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 🏡.

Wood Lily Light Requirements →

Wood Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Wood Lily 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.

🪴 Soil

Wood 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!

Best Soil Mix for Wood Lily →

Best Pots for Wood Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Wood Lily →

What Are Healthy Wood Lily Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Wood Lily 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 Wood Lily →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Wood Lily Lifecycle →

Wood Lily Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Wood Lily →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Wood Lily Temperature Tolerance →

Wood Lily Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Wood Lily →

When to Plant Wood Lily →

How to Plant Wood Lily →

Where to Plant Wood Lily →

Winter Care for Wood Lily →

Best Companion Plants for Wood Lily →

Is Wood Lily a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Wood Lily can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Wood Lily →

🍂 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 Wood 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.