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How to Grow and Care for Toad lily

Toad lily, also known as Formosa Lily, Formosan Tricyrtis, Taiwan Toad Lily

Toad lily thrives in environments that mimic its native woodland habitat, requiring consistently moist, well-draining soil, and partial to full shade. Special care points include protecting toad lily from intense afternoon sun which can scorch its leaves and ensuring the soil remains humid without becoming waterlogged, as toad lily is sensitive to both drought and excess water.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Toad lily

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Varieties of Toad lily

Toad lily 'Dark Beauty'

Toad lily 'Dark Beauty' is well-named, since its flowers are darker than those of its parent plant, and, of course, its multicolored mauve and white flowers with deep purple spots are very beautiful. This hybrid grows a little shorter than its parent at 50 cm rather than 80 cm.

Toad lily 'Samurai'

Toad lily 'Samurai' is a Toad lily cultivar that can be identified by the golden margins on the foliage. The flowers are a bit more colorful than the parent plant and its varieties. Though it has the characteristic purple spots, the flowers are also variegated with purple and white instead of just one color. Perhaps it is named 'Samurai' because it is as noble and prestigious as one of those warriors.

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Toad lily boasts a unique aesthetic with glossy, spear-shaped leaves that may display a variegated or solid green pattern. Each leaf can measure up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length. The plant's distinctive feature is its small, orchid-like flowers, roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) in size. These blooms have a striking appearance with six white tepals, each dotted with purple spots and a contrasting yellow center, resembling an artist's meticulous dot painting.