Himalayan Foxtail Lily Plant Care
Eremurus himalaicus Baker
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Eremurus himalaicus, the Himalayan foxtail lily or white-flowered foxtail lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the western Himalayas.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Water Himalayan Foxtail Lily every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Himalayan Foxtail Lily Native To?
What Is the Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Himalayan Foxtail Lily (Eremurus himalaicus) belongs to the Asphodelaceae family within the Eremurus genus. Himalayan Foxtail Lily is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the western Himalayas. Himalayan Foxtail Lily is also known as Foxtail Lily, Desert Candle.
Himalayan Foxtail Lily displays a tall spiky perennial growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Himalayan Foxtail Lily produces tall spikes of colorful flowers in shades of orange, yellow, pink, or white.
How Often Should You Water a Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Eremurus himalaicus requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Himalayan Foxtail Lily Need?
Himalayan Foxtail Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Himalayan Foxtail Lily Prefer?
Eremurus himalaicus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Himalayan Foxtail Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Well-draining sandy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Himalayan Foxtail Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Feed Himalayan Foxtail 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 Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Repot every 3-4 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 Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Himalayan Foxtail Lily can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to foxtail lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Himalayan Foxtail Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Himalayan Foxtail 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 Himalayan Foxtail Lily?
Himalayan Foxtail Lily is susceptible to aphids, slugs, 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 Himalayan Foxtail Lily Need?
Himalayan Foxtail Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Himalayan Foxtail Lily is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the western Himalayas. In cooler regions, grow Himalayan Foxtail Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Himalayan Foxtail 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 Eremurus genus — compare its care with other Eremurus species on PlantoScan.
Eremurus is part of the Asphodelaceae plant family — browse all Asphodelaceae genera and species.
Himalayan Foxtail Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eremurus himalaicus Baker, family Asphodelaceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 283 (1876)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Himalayan Foxtail 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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