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Mahala mat Plant Care
Erythronium revolutum Sm.
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Erythronium revolutum, also known as pink fawn lily, is distinguished by its unique mottled leaves that are often a striking shade of green with purple and brown markings. This North American native plant thrives in woodland settings and is prized for its delicate beauty by plant enthusiasts.
Every 7–14 days
Partial shade to full shade
50–70°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Mahala mat?
Water Mahala mat every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mahala mat Native To?
What Is the Mahala mat?
Mahala mat (Erythronium revolutum) belongs to the Liliaceae family within the Erythronium genus. Mahala mat is native to the west coast of North America. Mahala mat is also known as Coast fawn lily, Revolute fawn lily.
Mahala mat displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Mahala mat produces showy, nodding flowers in shades of white, pink, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mahala mat?
Erythronium revolutum requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mahala mat Need?
Mahala mat thrives in partial shade to full shade. Avoid placing Mahala mat in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mahala mat Prefer?
Erythronium revolutum grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Mahala mat prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mahala mat?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Mahala mat to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mahala mat?
Feed Mahala mat every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Mahala mat?
Repot every 2-3 years in early fall. 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 Mahala mat?
Mahala mat can be propagated through division of bulbs, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to trout lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mahala mat Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mahala mat, 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 Mahala mat?
Mahala mat is susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids. 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 Mahala mat Need?
Mahala mat grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Mahala mat is native to the west coast of North America.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Mahala mat 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 Erythronium genus — compare its care with other Erythronium species on PlantoScan.
Erythronium is part of the Liliaceae plant family — browse all Liliaceae genera and species.
Mahala mat copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Erythronium Species
Other Erythronium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Erythronium revolutum Sm., family Liliaceae (first published in Cycl. 13: n.º 3 (1809)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mahala mat, 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: Corvi Zeman, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 9b, 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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