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Plant Care
Winding mariposa lily
(Calochortus flexuosus)
Also Known As
Winding mariposa lily, Wavy-marble flower, California bellflower, Buttercup lily
About This Plant
Calochortus flexuosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae, native to California. It is commonly known as the winding mariposa lily due to its twisted stems. The plant produces showy flowers with three petals that are white or pink with a yellow base.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Height: 6-18 inches (15-45 cm), Spread: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)
Light Requirements
Calochortus flexuosus prefers full sun to partial shade. It requires at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Humidity Needs
The plant prefers low humidity levels.
Fertilizing Schedule
The plant does not require fertilizer, but a light application of a balanced fertilizer can be applied in the spring when growth begins.
Pruning Guidelines
After the plant has finished flowering, the stem can be cut back to the ground. The foliage should be left to die back naturally to allow the bulb to store energy for the next growing season.
Common Pests and Diseases
Calochortus flexuosus is generally not affected by pests or diseases, but it can be susceptible to bulb rot if the soil is too moist.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor cultivation
Watering Schedule
The plant requires regular watering during the growing season, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between watering. Overwatering can cause the bulbs to rot.
Temperature Range
Calochortus flexuosus can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, from freezing to hot summers. However, it prefers a moderate temperature range of 60-80°F (15-27°C).
Growing Season
The plant blooms in the late spring to early summer.
Growing Difficulty Level
Calochortus flexuosus is relatively easy to grow, but it requires well-draining soil and regular watering during the growing season.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Calochortus flexuosus is hardy in USDA zones 7-10.
Did You Know?
The name 'mariposa' means butterfly in Spanish, and the Calochortus genus is commonly known as the mariposa lily due to the butterfly-like appearance of the flowers.
