Photo: WATANABE Hitoshi 渡辺仁CC BY 4.0via iNaturalistresized / cropped
Large-footed Toad Lily Plant Care
Tricyrtis macropoda Miq.
Updated · Sources · How we source care data
Tricyrtis macropoda is known for its striking dark green leaves with prominent silver veins, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. This plant originates from Japan, where it thrives in shady woodland areas. Plant collectors are drawn to Tricyrtis macropoda for its elegant and exotic-looking foliage, making it a prized addition to any garden or collection.
Every 4–7 days
Part shade to full shade
50–75°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Large-footed Toad Lily?
Water Large-footed Toad Lily every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it part shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Large-footed Toad Lily Native To?
What Is the Large-footed Toad Lily?
Large-footed Toad Lily (Tricyrtis macropoda) belongs to the Liliaceae family within the Tricyrtis genus. Large-footed Toad Lily is native to China, Korea, and Japan. Large-footed Toad Lily is also known as Toad Lily.
Large-footed Toad Lily displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Large-footed Toad Lily produces unique orchid-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white with speckles.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Large-footed Toad Lily?
Tricyrtis macropoda requires watering every 4–7 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 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Large-footed Toad Lily Need?
Large-footed Toad Lily thrives in part shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Large-footed Toad Lily in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Large-footed Toad Lily Prefer?
Tricyrtis macropoda grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Large-footed Toad Lily prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Large-footed Toad Lily?
Rich, moist, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Large-footed Toad Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Large-footed Toad Lily?
Feed Large-footed Toad 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Large-footed Toad Lily?
Repot every 2-3 years in early 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 Large-footed Toad Lily?
Large-footed Toad Lily can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chinese toad lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Large-footed Toad Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Large-footed Toad 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 Large-footed Toad Lily?
Large-footed Toad Lily is susceptible to slugs, snails, spider mites. 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 Large-footed Toad Lily Need?
Large-footed Toad Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Large-footed Toad Lily is native to China, Korea, and Japan. In cooler regions, grow Large-footed Toad Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Large-footed Toad 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 Tricyrtis genus — compare its care with other Tricyrtis species on PlantoScan.
Tricyrtis is part of the Liliaceae plant family — browse all Liliaceae genera and species.
Large-footed Toad Lily copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
Related Plant Care Guides
Closely related plants with similar care requirements:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tricyrtis macropoda Miq., family Liliaceae (first published in Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 155 (1867)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Large-footed Toad 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.
- Photo: WATANABE Hitoshi 渡辺仁, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a – 9b, 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.
Spotted a mistake? Email info@upvision.media with the page link — we check and correct reported errors.
Identify Plants Like the
Large-footed Toad Lily Instantly
Scan any plant with your phone camera and get instant ID, care tips, water and fertilizer reminders, and health checks — all in one app.
Free
to download
iOS & Android
platforms
Light & dark
mode
100,000+
species