Desert Mariposa Lily
Taxonomy
Calochortus kennedyi
Calochortus
Liliaceae
Liliales
How to care for Desert Mariposa Lily
Water
How often to water your Desert Mariposa Lily
every 9
Desert Mariposa Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Desert Mariposa Lily in your home
a window
Desert Mariposa Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Desert Mariposa Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Desert Mariposa Lily in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Desert Mariposa Lily
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Desert Mariposa Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Desert Mariposa Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Desert Mariposa Lily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Desert Mariposa Lily does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Desert Mariposa Lily grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Desert Mariposa Lily
Desert Mariposa Lily
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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