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Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Maikaika · New Zealand Rock Lily · Renga Lily
Rock Lily (Arthropodium cirratum) is an evergreen perennial native to New Zealand, known for its attractive foliage and delicate white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
60% intensity
Can tolerate partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Requires well-draining, fertile soil, rich in organic matter.
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C.
70% intensity
Tolerates cooler temperatures but may go semi-dormant.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Trim any dead or damaged foliage as needed.
Easily propagated by division of clumps in spring or by seed sown fresh. Seed-grown plants may take longer to mature.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring when they become root-bound. Use fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Rock-Lily (Arthropodium cirratum)
Where Rock-Lily (Arthropodium cirratum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Arthropodium |
| Species | Arthropodium cirratum |
Similar in genus Arthropodium
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