Cape blue tulip

How to Grow and Care for Cape blue tulip

Cape blue tulip · Moraea polystachya

Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass grow in a loam-based compost (JI No 2) with added sharp grit. Water sparingly when growth begins and freely in full growth. Dry off as leaves wither, to ensure a dry dormancy from mid-summer to autumn

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Cape blue tulip

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass grow in a loam-based compost (JI No 2) with added sharp grit. Water sparingly when growth begins and freely in full growth. Dry off as leaves wither, to ensure a dry dormancy from mid-summer to autumn

How to Water Cape blue tulip?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape blue tulip?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape blue tulip?

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What Soil Is Best for Cape blue tulip?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape blue tulip?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Cape blue tulip?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Cape blue tulip?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Cape blue tulip?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a coldframe in spring, or separate offsets when dormant

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How to Transplant Cape blue tulip?

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How to Care for Cape blue tulip in Winter?

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How to Plant Cape blue tulip?

Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass grow in a loam-based compost (JI No 2) with added sharp grit. Water sparingly when growth begins and freely in full growth. Dry off as leaves wither, to ensure a dry dormancy from mid-summer to autumn

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How to Repot Cape blue tulip?

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How to Harvest Cape blue tulip?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Cape blue tulip

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Cape blue tulip

Plant typeBulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginNamibia to Southern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Moraea polystachya
Genus
Moraea
Family
Iridaceae
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