Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent bulb rot.
Ensure good drainage.
Also known as Asiatic Lily · Bergilge · Orange Lily
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Lilium bulbiferum, the fire lily, is a striking Eurasian lily featuring vibrant orange-red flowers. It is known for its bulbil production and naturalized presence in many
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 blooming and bulb development.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, but well-drained. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, humus-rich soil
50% intensity
Moderate to Cold
50% intensity
Prefers moderate growing temperatures (15-25°C) and requires a cold winter dormancy period for bulb health.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with balanced to potassium-rich fertilizers. Avoid excess nitrogen.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Bulbs, leaves, and flowers are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent bulb rot.
Ensure good drainage.
Deadhead spent flowers promptly to prevent seed formation, which diverts energy from the bulb. After the foliage has yellowed and died back in late autumn, cut the stems down to the ground.
This helps prevent disease and tidies the garden.
Lilium bulbiferum can be propagated by offsets (bulblets) that form around the main bulb. Carefully separate these in autumn or early spring when repotting.
They can also be propagated from bulb scales or seed, though these methods are slower.
Repot lilies every 2-4 years, or when they appear overcrowded. The best time is in autumn after the foliage has died back, or in early spring before new growth emerges.
Use a well-draining potting mix and ensure the bulb is planted at the correct depth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Fire Lily (Lilium bulbiferum) is found
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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 bulbiferum |
Similar in genus Lilium
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