Korsakoff's Caliphruria Plant Care
Caliphruria korsakoffii (Traub) Meerow
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Stenomesson korsakoffii is a species of plant in the family Amaryllidaceae native to Peru. It was formerly known as Caliphruria korsakoffii and Urceolina korsakoffii.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Water Korsakoff's Caliphruria 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 50–70% 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.
Where Is the Korsakoff's Caliphruria Native To?
What Is the Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Korsakoff's Caliphruria (Caliphruria korsakoffii) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Caliphruria genus. Korsakoff's Caliphruria is native to Peru.
Korsakoff's Caliphruria displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Korsakoff's Caliphruria produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors like yellow, orange, or red.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Caliphruria korsakoffii 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 Korsakoff's Caliphruria Need?
Korsakoff's Caliphruria thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Korsakoff's Caliphruria Prefer?
Caliphruria korsakoffii grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Korsakoff's Caliphruria prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Korsakoff's Caliphruria to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Feed Korsakoff's Caliphruria 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 Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
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 Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Korsakoff's Caliphruria can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds.
Is the Korsakoff's Caliphruria Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets, especially the bulbs
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 Korsakoff's Caliphruria?
Korsakoff's Caliphruria 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 Korsakoff's Caliphruria Need?
Korsakoff's Caliphruria grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Korsakoff's Caliphruria is native to Peru. In cooler regions, grow Korsakoff's Caliphruria as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Korsakoff's Caliphruria 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 Caliphruria genus — compare its care with other Caliphruria species on PlantoScan.
Caliphruria is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Korsakoff's Caliphruria thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caliphruria korsakoffii (Traub) Meerow, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76(1): 217 (1989):.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Korsakoff's Caliphruria 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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