Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back after flowering.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot, especially during the dormant summer period.
Pointed-petal Fritillary (Fritillaria acmopetala) features nodding, bell-shaped flowers with pointed petals, typically in shades of green and maroon, blooming in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when topsoil is dry, reduce as foliage dies back.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool
50% intensity
Prefers cool temperatures during the growing season (10-18°C). Requires a cold dormancy period.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back after flowering.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot, especially during the dormant summer period.
Remove spent flower stalks at the base to prevent seed formation, which can deplete the bulb's energy. Allow the foliage to naturally die back and yellow before cutting it off, as this process nourishes the bulb for the following year.
Propagate primarily through bulb offsets. Carefully separate small bulblets from the mother bulb during repotting. Plant these offsets in well-draining soil, and they may take a few years to reach flowering size.
Repot every 2-3 years in late summer or early autumn when the bulbs are dormant. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix for bulbs or a combination of loam, sand, and compost. Plant bulbs about twice their depth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pointed-Petal Fritillary (Fritillaria acmopetala)
Where Pointed-Petal Fritillary (Fritillaria acmopetala) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | Fritillaria acmopetala |
Similar in genus Fritillaria
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