Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Taxonomy
Calochortus venustus
Calochortus
Liliaceae
Liliales
How to care for Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Water
How often to water your Butterfly Mariposa Lily
every 9
Butterfly Mariposa Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Westerville, Ohio.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Westerville, Ohio
42% Low
Finding light for Butterfly Mariposa Lily in your home
a window
Butterfly Mariposa Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Westerville, Ohio ā .
Butterfly Mariposa Lily does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Butterfly 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Butterfly Mariposa Lily after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Butterfly 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
Butterfly 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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Butterfly 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
Butterfly Mariposa Lily grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Butterfly Mariposa Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Westerville, Ohio, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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