Regal lily (Lilium regale)
Care, watering, light and tips for Regal lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Liliaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Regal lily
Lilium regale, also known as the Royal Lily, is a spectacular bulbous plant native to China, renowned for its large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. Its pure white petals with a golden-yellow throat and a purplish-pink reverse make it a stunning focal point in any summer garden or as a cut flower. Its elegance and fragrance make it ideal for borders, beds, or as a solitary plant in a patio.
Native range
Southwest China (Sichuan and Yunnan)
Care tips
It requires a location in full sun or light partial shade, with well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Keep the substrate moist during growth and flowering, reducing watering once the leaves begin to yellow. Avoid waterlogging, as the bulbs are prone to rot, and protect young shoots from late frosts.
How to save a dying Regal lily
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown leaves, wilting, soft stems, no blooms.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure indirect light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (bulb rot) or poor drainage.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act fast. Remove bulb, clean, and repot in fresh soil.