Martagon Lily
Lilium martagon

Martagon Lily Plant

 Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon), a slow-growing perennial from Europe and Asia, grows 0.8-1.2 m in humus-rich soil under part shade, yielding up to 50 small flowers in early summer with no edible or medicinal use.

Picture illustrating Martagon Lily plant

Habit

Perennial

Height

0.8-1.2 m

Growth

Slow

Soil

Well-drained, humus-rich

Shade

Part shade

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

10-20

Humidity (%)

50-70

Potting media

Compost+Peat+Sand

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK(10:10:10)

Watering

Moderate watering

Plant Weight 

~0.5-1 kg

Flowering Time

Early 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 50 flowers

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

10-20 years

Health Benefits

None

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

60% compost, 20% peat moss, 20% sand.


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with 10:10:10.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Common Diseases

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. 

No cure, affected plants should be removed, synthetic insecticides used.

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