Manipur lily

How to Grow and Care for Manipur lily

Manipur lily · Lilium mackliniae

This is a stem-rooting species; plant at a depth of at least three times the height of the bulb. Grow in humus rich, well-drained soils improved with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, prefers light shade but will tolerate full sun

Watering: Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growthSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Manipur lily

Manipur lily
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade · Full sun
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Soil typeLoam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pHNeutral · Acid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

This is a stem-rooting species; plant at a depth of at least three times the height of the bulb. Grow in humus rich, well-drained soils improved with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, prefers light shade but will tolerate full sun

How to Water Manipur lily?

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Manipur lily?

Partial shade · Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Manipur lily?

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What Soil Is Best for Manipur lily?

Soil type
Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Manipur lily?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Manipur lily?

Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth

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How to Prune Manipur lily?

Deadhead after flowering. Cut back stems when foliage dies down

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How to Propagate Manipur lily?

Propagate by seed or by scaling, see bulb propagation for details

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How to Transplant Manipur lily?

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How to Care for Manipur lily in Winter?

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How to Plant Manipur lily?

This is a stem-rooting species; plant at a depth of at least three times the height of the bulb. Grow in humus rich, well-drained soils improved with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, prefers light shade but will tolerate full sun

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How to Repot Manipur lily?

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How to Harvest Manipur lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to various fungal infections, incuding grey moulds, and virus diseases; see lily diseases for more details

Pests

May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, thrips, leatherjackets and wireworms, as well as small mammals such as rabbits and voles

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The Toxicity of Manipur lily

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Manipur lily

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lilium mackliniae
Genus
Lilium
Family
Liliaceae
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