The spear lilies is a striking, low-maintenance plant known for its dramatic blooms. Key care points include ensuring well-draining soil and placing the plant in a sunny location to mimic its natural habitat. A special care point to note is that spear lilies thrives best when given ample space, as it can grow quite large and spread over time. Proper watering is essential, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
9-11
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Flame lily (Doryanthes excelsa) grows clumps of sword-shaped leaves. A tall flower spike shoots up from the middle, growing as much as 6 m high. These plants can be grown from seed, but they may take up to eight years to begin to flower.
The giant spear lily makes a stunning garden focal point with its huge red flowers and large, lance-shaped leaves. It only grows in the wild in eastern Australia where it threatened due to habitat loss.
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