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How to Grow and Care for Natal lily

Natal lily is known for being quite hardy and low-maintenance, making its overall care easy. It thrives best when provided with bright indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. A critical special care point for natal lily is the need for consistent moisture during the growing season, with reduced watering when dormant. Overwatering, particularly during dormancy, can lead to bulb rot. Natal lily also benefits from occasional fertilization during active growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Natal lily

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	3-11

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Natal lily is a robust perennial reaching 3 to 4 feet (about 90 to 120 cm) in stature, characterized by stout bulbs and broad, green, semi-succulent leaves. The remarkable light pink flowers are large, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) across, with a goblet-shaped morphology, making a striking display in an umbel arrangement above the foliage during the summer season. Its foliage undergoes a period of dormancy in the warmer months. This species is also noted for its drought tolerance and cold resilience to just below 20°F (-6°C).