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Renga Lily Plant Care
Arthropodium cirrhatum (G.Forst.) R.Br.
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With long, grass-like leaves that drape elegantly, this plant hails from Australia. Plant collectors are drawn to its striking foliage, which adds a touch of tropical flair to any indoor or outdoor space.
Every 7–10 days
Partial to full shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Renga Lily?
Water Renga Lily every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Renga Lily Native To?
What Is the Renga Lily?
Renga Lily (Arthropodium cirrhatum) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Arthropodium genus. Renga Lily is native to New Zealand. Renga Lily is also known as Rock Lily.
Renga Lily displays a grassy clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Renga Lily produces small white star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Renga Lily?
Arthropodium cirrhatum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Renga Lily Need?
Renga Lily thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Renga Lily in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Renga Lily Prefer?
Arthropodium cirrhatum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Renga Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Renga Lily?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Renga Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Renga Lily?
Feed Renga Lily every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Renga Lily?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Renga Lily?
Renga Lily can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to thousand flower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Renga Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Renga Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Renga Lily?
Renga Lily is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Renga Lily Need?
Renga Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Renga Lily is native to New Zealand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Renga Lily is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Arthropodium genus — compare its care with other Arthropodium species on PlantoScan.
Arthropodium is part of the Asparagaceae plant family — browse all Asparagaceae genera and species.
Renga Lily copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Arthropodium cirrhatum (G.Forst.) R.Br., family Asparagaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 49: t. 2350 (1822)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Renga Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Jacqui Geux, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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