Paradise lily (Paradisea liliastrum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Paradise lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Indirect light
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
About Paradise lily
Paradisea liliastrum, commonly known as St. Bruno's Lily or Paradisea, is a rhizomatous perennial herb celebrated for its elegant, trumpet-shaped white flowers. Its graceful flower stalks rise above linear basal foliage, creating an ethereal effect. It is ideal for rock gardens, border fronts, or as an accent plant in mountain or alpine gardens, where its simple yet striking beauty can be fully appreciated.
Native range
The Alps and the Pyrenees in Europe
Care tips
It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained and slightly alkaline soils. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, and reduced once established. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to rhizome rot, and ensure the substrate has good drainage.
How to save a dying Paradise lily
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaf tips, soft stems, poor or no flowering. May indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiency.
- First aid
- Check drainage and substrate moisture. Ensure good air circulation and bright indirect light. If potted, consider repotting to one with better drainage.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging is its worst enemy, rotting the roots. Also, strong direct sun quickly burns it, or complete lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted. Act quickly by correcting watering and light exposure. There is hope!