Panicle Wachendorfia Plant Care
Wachendorfia paniculata Burm.
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Wachendorfia paniculata, the common butterfly lily, is a species of plant of 10–90 cm (3.9–35.4 in) high, that emerges during the winter from an underground rootstock. It has entire, sword-shaped, mostly hairy, line- to lance-shaped, straight or sickle-shaped leaves, set in a fan at ground level with a lax to dense panicle consisting of pale apricot to yellow mirror-symmetric flowers with six tepals, three stamens and a undivided style that curves either to the right or left.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Panicle Wachendorfia?
Water Panicle Wachendorfia 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 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Panicle Wachendorfia Native To?
What Is the Panicle Wachendorfia?
Panicle Wachendorfia (Wachendorfia paniculata) belongs to the Haemodoraceae family within the Wachendorfia genus. Panicle Wachendorfia is native to the Cape provinces of South Africa.
Panicle Wachendorfia displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Panicle Wachendorfia produces showy spikes of orange, red, or yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Panicle Wachendorfia?
Wachendorfia paniculata 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 Panicle Wachendorfia Need?
Panicle Wachendorfia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Panicle Wachendorfia Prefer?
Wachendorfia paniculata grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Panicle Wachendorfia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Panicle Wachendorfia?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Panicle Wachendorfia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Panicle Wachendorfia?
Feed Panicle Wachendorfia 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 Panicle Wachendorfia?
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 Panicle Wachendorfia?
Panicle Wachendorfia can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to orange pagoda plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Panicle Wachendorfia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Panicle Wachendorfia, 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 Panicle Wachendorfia?
Panicle Wachendorfia 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 Panicle Wachendorfia Need?
Panicle Wachendorfia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Panicle Wachendorfia is native to the Cape provinces of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Panicle Wachendorfia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Panicle Wachendorfia 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 Wachendorfia genus — compare its care with other Wachendorfia species on PlantoScan.
Wachendorfia is part of the Haemodoraceae plant family — browse all Haemodoraceae genera and species.
Panicle Wachendorfia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Wachendorfia paniculata Burm., family Haemodoraceae (first published in Wachendorfia : 2 (1757)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Panicle Wachendorfia, 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 12a, 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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