Lilium superbum Plant
Lilium superbum, a moderately growing Eastern North American perennial, reaches 1.8-2.7 m in moist, well-drained soil under part shade, producing up to 40 tangerine flowers in early to mid-summer with no edible or medicinal value.
Habit
Perennial
Height
1.8-2.7 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Shade
Part shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Eastern North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Peat+Compost+Sand
Fertilizers
High-potassium NPK(10:20:20)
Watering
Keep soil moist
Plant Weight
~2-3 kg
Flowering Time
Early to mid-summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Up to 40 flowers
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
None
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% compost, 20% sand.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with 10:20:20.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Lily mosaic virus, botrytis bulb rot.
Mottled Or streaked yellow and green patterns on leaves, stunted growth, rotting bulbs, foul odour.
Remove and destroy infected plants, insecticidal soap, neem oil.