Triteleia (genus, triplet lilies)

Japanese name: トリテレイア
Scientific name: Triteleia

[Overview]
A perennial with a corm.
The corm is spherical and wrapped in a fibrous outer coat.
The leaves are basal and linear, and the underside is angular along the midrib.
It grows from autumn to spring, and the aboveground parts die back in summer as the plant goes dormant.
An umbel at the stem tip bears 6-petaled flowers arranged radially.
The stigma is 3-lobed at the tip.
The fruit is a capsule.

[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed or by dividing the corms.
In regions without frost it can overwinter outdoors, and when planted in the ground it grows well even if left in place for several years.
In regions with frost, if the bulbs are planted in early autumn, protect them from frost, for example by bringing them into a frame, so the emerging leaves are not damaged.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
Take care to avoid excess moisture when watering; for potted plants, water when the soil surface dries during the growing period, and withhold water during dormancy.
For plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
Fertilize sparingly; give liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing period.
If you are not collecting seed, cut off the flower stalk at the base once the flowers are finished.
There are no particular pests or diseases.

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