Desert Mariposa Lily
Taxonomy
Calochortus kennedyi
Calochortus
Liliaceae
Liliales
How to care for Desert Mariposa Lily
How often to water your Desert Mariposa Lily
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
Finding light for Desert Mariposa Lily in your home
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 🏡.
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.
Care Summary for Desert Mariposa Lily
Desert Mariposa Lily
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.