Rhodolirium andicola Plant Care
Rhodolirium andicola (Poepp.) Ravenna
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Rhodolirium andicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a perennial herb native to Chile and Argentina.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Rhodolirium andicola?
Water Rhodolirium andicola 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. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Rhodolirium andicola?
Rhodolirium andicola (Rhodolirium andicola) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Rhodolirium genus. Rhodolirium andicola is native to Chile and Argentina.
Rhodolirium andicola displays a clumping perennial with strap-like leaves growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Rhodolirium andicola produces showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Rhodolirium andicola?
Rhodolirium andicola 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 Rhodolirium andicola Need?
Rhodolirium andicola thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Rhodolirium andicola Prefer?
Rhodolirium andicola grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Rhodolirium andicola prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Rhodolirium andicola?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Rhodolirium andicola to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Rhodolirium andicola?
Feed Rhodolirium andicola 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 Rhodolirium andicola?
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 Rhodolirium andicola?
Rhodolirium andicola can be propagated through offsets, bulb division.
Is the Rhodolirium andicola Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Rhodolirium andicola?
Rhodolirium andicola 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 Rhodolirium andicola Need?
Rhodolirium andicola grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Rhodolirium andicola is native to Chile and Argentina. In cooler regions, grow Rhodolirium andicola as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Rhodolirium andicola 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 Rhodolirium genus — compare its care with other Rhodolirium species on PlantoScan.
Rhodolirium is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Rhodolirium andicola thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rhodolirium andicola (Poepp.) Ravenna, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Bot. Australis 2: 10 (2003)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Rhodolirium andicola is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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