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Catesby's lily (Lilium catesbaei) Care Guide
Care guide for Catesby's lily: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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⚠️ Catesby's lily is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-60%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina.
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