Cinnamon Lily Plant Care
Eleutherine bulbosa Urb.
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Eleutherine bulbosa is an herbaceous, perennial flowering plant species in the family Iridaceae. Among Spanish-speakers, the plant is known as lagrimas de la virgen.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Cinnamon Lily?
Water Cinnamon Lily every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Cinnamon Lily?
Cinnamon Lily (Eleutherine bulbosa) belongs to the Iridaceae family within the Eleutherine genus. Cinnamon Lily is also known as Red Lily, False Garlic.
Cinnamon Lily displays a grass-like perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Cinnamon Lily produces showy pink or white star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cinnamon Lily?
Eleutherine bulbosa requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cinnamon Lily Need?
Cinnamon Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cinnamon Lily Prefer?
Eleutherine bulbosa grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Cinnamon Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cinnamon Lily?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Cinnamon Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cinnamon Lily?
Feed Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon Lily?
Cinnamon Lily can be propagated through division of bulbs, seeds.
Is the Cinnamon Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon Lily?
Cinnamon Lily is susceptible to aphids, thrips, 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 Cinnamon Lily Need?
Cinnamon Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Cinnamon Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Cinnamon 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 Eleutherine genus — compare its care with other Eleutherine species on PlantoScan.
Eleutherine is part of the Iridaceae plant family — browse all Iridaceae genera and species.
Cinnamon Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eleutherine bulbosa Urb., family Iridaceae (first published in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 305 (1918)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cinnamon 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 13b, 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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