spathulate butterfly lily

How to Grow and Care for spathulate butterfly lily

spathulate butterfly lily · Moraea spathulata

Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun with midday shade. 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: Moist soil during leaf growth, full dryness required for summer dormancySunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing spathulate butterfly lily

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during leaf growth, full dryness required for summer dormancy
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingMild bulb nutrient solution every three weeks pre-dormancy period
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 with midday shade. 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 spathulate butterfly lily?

Moist soil during leaf growth, full dryness required for summer dormancy

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for spathulate butterfly lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for spathulate butterfly lily?

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What Soil Is Best for spathulate butterfly lily?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for spathulate butterfly lily?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize spathulate butterfly lily?

Mild bulb nutrient solution every three weeks pre-dormancy period

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How to Prune spathulate butterfly lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate spathulate butterfly lily?

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

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How to Transplant spathulate butterfly lily?

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How to Care for spathulate butterfly lily in Winter?

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How to Plant spathulate butterfly lily?

Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun with midday shade. 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 spathulate butterfly lily?

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How to Harvest spathulate butterfly lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of spathulate butterfly lily

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

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Attributes of spathulate butterfly lily

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Bulbs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginZimbabwe to Southern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Moraea spathulata
Genus
Moraea
Family
Iridaceae
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