Notholirion macrophyllum Plant Care
Notholirion macrophyllum Boiss.
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Notholirion macrophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the lily family, Liliaceae. They are bulbous flowering plants originating in Asia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Notholirion macrophyllum?
Water Notholirion macrophyllum 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 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Notholirion macrophyllum?
Notholirion macrophyllum (Notholirion macrophyllum) belongs to the Liliaceae family within the Notholirion genus. Notholirion macrophyllum is native to Asia.
Notholirion macrophyllum displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Notholirion macrophyllum produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Notholirion macrophyllum?
Notholirion macrophyllum 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 Notholirion macrophyllum Need?
Notholirion macrophyllum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Notholirion macrophyllum Prefer?
Notholirion macrophyllum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Notholirion macrophyllum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Notholirion macrophyllum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Notholirion macrophyllum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Notholirion macrophyllum?
Feed Notholirion macrophyllum 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 Notholirion macrophyllum?
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 Notholirion macrophyllum?
Notholirion macrophyllum can be propagated through seeds, division of bulbs.
Is the Notholirion macrophyllum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Notholirion macrophyllum?
Notholirion macrophyllum 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 Notholirion macrophyllum Need?
Notholirion macrophyllum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Notholirion macrophyllum is native to Asia. In cooler regions, grow Notholirion macrophyllum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Notholirion macrophyllum 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 Notholirion genus — compare its care with other Notholirion species on PlantoScan.
Notholirion is part of the Liliaceae plant family — browse all Liliaceae genera and species.
Notholirion macrophyllum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Notholirion macrophyllum Boiss., family Liliaceae (first published in Fl. Orient. 5: 190 (1882)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Notholirion macrophyllum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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