Pipe Lily Plant Care
Johnsonia teretifolia Endl.
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Johnsonia teretifolia, common known as hooded lily, is a plant in the family Asphodelaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a rhizomatous, tufted, or grass-like perennial with white, pink or green flowers.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Pipe Lily?
Water Pipe Lily every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pipe Lily Native To?
What Is the Pipe Lily?
Pipe Lily (Johnsonia teretifolia) belongs to the Asphodelaceae family within the Johnsonia genus. Pipe Lily is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Pipe Lily displays a clumping perennial with upright stems growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Pipe Lily produces small tubular flowers in clusters of pink, red, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pipe Lily?
Johnsonia teretifolia requires watering every 10–14 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 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pipe Lily Need?
Pipe Lily thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pipe Lily Prefer?
Johnsonia teretifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Pipe Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pipe Lily?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and gravel for good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Pipe Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pipe Lily?
Feed Pipe 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 Pipe 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 Pipe Lily?
Pipe Lily can be propagated through offsets, division of clumps, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dwarf wedding lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pipe Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pipe 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 Pipe Lily?
Pipe Lily is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. 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 Pipe Lily Need?
Pipe Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Pipe Lily is native to the south-west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Pipe Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Pipe 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 Johnsonia genus — compare its care with other Johnsonia species on PlantoScan.
Johnsonia is part of the Asphodelaceae plant family — browse all Asphodelaceae genera and species.
Pipe Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Johnsonia teretifolia Endl., family Asphodelaceae (first published in Pl. Preiss. 2: 40 (1846)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pipe 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 13a, 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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