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About Coulter's Matilija Poppy
Coulter's Matilija Poppy is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Coulter's Matilija Poppy belongs to the Romneya genus, and is native to California to Mexico.
Taxonomy
Romneya coulteri
Romneya
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales
Also known as
Coulter's Matilija poppy and California tree poppy

How to care for Coulter's Matilija Poppy
How often to water your Coulter's Matilija Poppy

every 9
Coulter's Matilija Poppy 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 Coulter's Matilija Poppy in your home

a window
Coulter's Matilija Poppy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Coulter's Matilija Poppy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coulter's Matilija Poppy in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Coulter's Matilija Poppy

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 Coulter's Matilija Poppy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Coulter's Matilija Poppy
Coulter's Matilija Poppy
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.
