Also known as Carniolian Lily
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Janka's Lily (Lilium jankae) is a rare, delicate lily native to the Balkan Peninsula, featuring elegant, often nodding, fragrant flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged. Reduce in fall.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Dormant bulbs tolerate frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growth with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Lilium jankae regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during its active growth period. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to bulb rot.
Reduce watering in autumn as the plant begins to go dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent fungal diseases.
After flowering, deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb. Cut back the foliage in late autumn once it has yellowed and died back.
This prevents disease and tidies the garden, allowing the bulb to rest.
Lilium jankae can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in early autumn or early spring when the plant is dormant. Carefully separate offsets from the main bulb and replant them at the appropriate depth.
Seed propagation is also possible but takes longer to reach flowering.
Repot Lilium jankae every 2-3 years or when the pot becomes overcrowded. This is best done in early spring before new growth emerges.
Use a well-draining potting mix and ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Lilium jankae |
Similar in genus Lilium
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