Climbing Lily Plant Care
Bomarea multiflora Mirb.
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Bomarea multiflora, the trailing lily, is a species of flowering plant in the alstroemeria family. It is a multi-stemmed vine native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect light
50–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Climbing Lily?
Water Climbing Lily every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Climbing Lily?
Climbing Lily (Bomarea multiflora) belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae family within the Bomarea genus. Climbing Lily is native to Colombia and Ecuador. Climbing Lily is also known as Alstroemeria.
Climbing Lily displays a vining, climbing habit growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Climbing Lily produces tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Climbing Lily?
Bomarea multiflora requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Climbing Lily Need?
Climbing Lily thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Climbing Lily in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Climbing Lily Prefer?
Bomarea multiflora grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Climbing Lily prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Climbing Lily?
Well-draining, rich soil mix with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Climbing Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Climbing Lily?
Feed Climbing Lily every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Climbing Lily?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Climbing Lily?
Climbing Lily can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to short-sepaled bomarea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Climbing Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Climbing Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Climbing Lily?
Climbing Lily is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Climbing Lily Need?
Climbing Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Climbing Lily is native to Colombia and Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Climbing Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Climbing Lily is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Bomarea genus — compare its care with other Bomarea species on PlantoScan.
Bomarea is part of the Alstroemeriaceae plant family — browse all Alstroemeriaceae genera and species.
Climbing Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Bomarea Species
Other Bomarea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bomarea multiflora Mirb., family Alstroemeriaceae (first published in Hist. Nat. Pl. 9: 72 (1804)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Climbing Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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