How much sunlight does my Crown imperial fritillary need?

Crown imperial fritillary 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Crown imperial fritillary?

Crown imperial fritillary 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!

Should I fertilize my Crown imperial fritillary?

Crown imperial fritillary should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Crown imperial fritillary?

Crown imperial fritillary grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Crown imperial fritillary be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Crown imperial fritillary can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Crown imperial fritillary easy to care for?

Crown imperial fritillary is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Crown imperial fritillary?

Crown imperial fritillary 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.

Also known as

Crown imperial, Imperial fritillary and Kaiser's crown

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Fritillaria imperialis

Genus

Fritillaria

Family

Liliaceae

Order

Liliales

How to care for Crown imperial fritillary

Water

How often to water your Crown imperial fritillary

Crown imperial fritillary 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

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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.

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Finding light for Crown imperial fritillary in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Crown imperial fritillary: 1ft from a window

Crown imperial fritillary love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Crown imperial fritillary does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crown imperial fritillary in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Crown imperial fritillary

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crown imperial fritillary: repot after 2X growth

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 Crown imperial fritillary after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Crown imperial fritillary is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors