Tiger Lily
Lilium lancifolium
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Tiger lily is a striking perennial bulb known for its vibrant orange flowers featuring dark spots and recurved petals. Highly popular in ornamental gardens, they are hardy and resilient.
Safety Warnings
Growth & Dimensions
Ideal Environment
Temperate Regions
Climate: Thrives in temperate climates with cold winters and warm summers.
Native Regions
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Sunlight
Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. They prefer full sun for optimal blooming, but some afternoon shade can protect them in hotter climates.
Soil and Fertilizer
Requires rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges.
Pruning
Cut back the dead flower stalks in autumn after the foliage has died back naturally. Do not cut green foliage as the plant absorbs energy for the next season.
Propagation Methods
Division
Separate bulbils that form along the stem axils in late summer and plant them in nursery beds, or divide crowded clumps every few years in autumn.
Seed
Sow seeds in containers in cold frames during autumn or winter; germination can be slow and erratic.
Common Diseases & Pests
Lily Mosaic Virus
ViralMottled light and dark green patterns on leaves, stunted growth, and distorted flowers.
No cure. Infected plants should be removed and destroyed to prevent spread by aphids.
Control aphid populations and buy certified virus-free bulbs.
Bulb Rot
FungalYellowing foliage, stunted growth, and mushy, rotting bulbs.
Remove affected parts or discard severely rotted bulbs.
Ensure proper soil drainage and avoid overwatering.
Properties & Benefits
Uses & Health Benefits
Culinary Uses
Bulbs and flowers are edible and consumed in various Asian cuisines, often cooked in soups or stir-fries.
Precautions: Ensure you are consuming edible cultivated varieties and prepare them properly.
Key Nutrients / Compounds
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