Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily Plant Care
Daubenya zeyheri (Kunth) J.C.Manning & A.M.van der Merwe
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Daubenya zeyheri (Kunth) J.C.Manning & A.M.van der Merwe is one of the 8 bulbous species in the genus Daubenya, all endemic to the winter rainfall Strandveld of South Africa, and mostly growing on doleritic clays along the West Coast, Western Cape. It is closely related to Daubenya marginata J.C.Manning & A.M.van der Merwe.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily?
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily Native To?
What Is the Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily?
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily (Daubenya zeyheri) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Daubenya genus. Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily is native to the winter rainfall Strandveld of South Africa, and mostly growing on doleritic clays along the West Coast, Western Cape.
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily produces brightly colored tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, or orange.
What Light Does the Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily Need?
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Zeyher's Dassenberg 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 Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily?
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to golden daubenya plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Zeyher's Dassenberg 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 Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily?
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily is susceptible to mealybugs, 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.
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Zeyher's Dassenberg 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 Daubenya genus — compare its care with other Daubenya species on PlantoScan.
Daubenya is part of the Asparagaceae plant family — browse all Asparagaceae genera and species.
Zeyher's Dassenberg Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Daubenya zeyheri (Kunth) J.C.Manning & A.M.van der Merwe, family Asparagaceae (first published in Bothalia 32: 143 (2002)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Zeyher's Dassenberg 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.
- 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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