Gilliesia montana Plant Care
Gilliesia montana Poepp. & Endl.
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Gilliesia montana is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. This species is a perennial herb endemic to Chile where it is distributed between the Maule and Araucanía regions.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Gilliesia montana?
Water Gilliesia montana every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Gilliesia montana Native To?
What Is the Gilliesia montana?
Gilliesia montana (Gilliesia montana) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Gilliesia genus. Gilliesia montana is native to Chile.
Gilliesia montana displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Gilliesia montana produces showy clusters of star-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Gilliesia montana?
Gilliesia montana 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 Gilliesia montana Need?
Gilliesia montana thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Gilliesia montana Prefer?
Gilliesia montana grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Gilliesia montana prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Gilliesia montana?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Gilliesia montana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Gilliesia montana?
Feed Gilliesia montana 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 Gilliesia montana?
Repot every 2-3 years in early 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 Gilliesia montana?
Gilliesia montana can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds.
Is the Gilliesia montana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gilliesia montana, 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 Gilliesia montana?
Gilliesia montana is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. 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 Gilliesia montana Need?
Gilliesia montana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Gilliesia montana is native to Chile. In cooler regions, grow Gilliesia montana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Gilliesia montana 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 Gilliesia genus — compare its care with other Gilliesia species on PlantoScan.
Gilliesia is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Gilliesia montana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gilliesia montana Poepp. & Endl., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 27 (1838)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gilliesia montana, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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