How much sunlight does my Kudu Lily need?

Kudu 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Kudu Lily like?

Kudu Lily prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Kudu Lily?

Kudu 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!

Should I fertilize my Kudu Lily?

Kudu Lily grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Kudu Lily go dormant?

It’s common for Kudu Lily to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Kudu Lily native to?

Kudu Lily is native to Madagascar and Africa .

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Kudu Lily

Q: How often should I water my Kudu Lily?

Kudu Lily thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pachypodium saundersii

Genus

Pachypodium

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Kudu Lily

Water

How often to water your Kudu Lily

Kudu Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.

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
12

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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.

Oakland, California

37% Low

Growing Kudu Lily in Oakland right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 26th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Oakland is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 27% ☀️

January 24th, 2023

Oakland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Oakland is expected to increase by 27% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.3 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 26th, 2023

This month, Oakland is getting an average of 8.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Kudu Lily: 1ft from a window

Kudu Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Oakland, California ⛅.

Kudu Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Kudu Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kudu Lily: 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 Kudu Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Kudu Lily

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 22nd, 2023

The growing potential in Oakland is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…