toad lily

Toad lilies require moderate watering -- avoid overwatering or allowing soil to become overly dry. Within a given week, water the plant when the top of the soil is dry to the touch. In the summertime, it may need to be once to twice a week; in the cooler months, once a week should suffice. Make sure to water the soil thoroughly until some drainage is visible in the pot’s bottom.

Toad lilies (Tricyrtis macrantha) benefit from bright, but indirect, sunlight in order to bloom and survive. To achieve this, a spot that receives morning sun and is protected from harsher afternoon rays is ideal, or roughly 4-6 hours of bright light per day. A north- or east-facing window is often a great option that can provide consistent lighting for this species. If a plant receives too much intense sun, the foliage may discolor and become scorched, and flowering may also be compromised.

Toad lily (Tricyrtis macrantha) should be pruned in late spring, after the last threat of frost has passed. Prune out any dead, damaged or diseased stems first. If you'd like to control the size of your toad lily, you can prune about 1-third of the stems down to the ground. This should be done late in the season, after the flowers are done blooming, to ensure that you get good flowering the following year. Alternatively, you can prune out only a few stems from the tips of the clumps to tidy them up. Avoid pruning too late in the fall as the open wounds can be more liable to disease.