
Bristly Matilija Poppy
Also known as
bristly Matilija poppy and hairy Matilija poppy
Taxonomy
Romneya trichocalyx
Romneya
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales

How to care for Bristly Matilija Poppy
How often to water your Bristly Matilija Poppy

every 9
Bristly 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 Bristly Matilija Poppy in your home

a window
Bristly 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.
Bristly Matilija Poppy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bristly Matilija Poppy in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bristly 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 Bristly Matilija Poppy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bristly Matilija Poppy
Bristly 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.
