corn lily 'Spotlight'

How to Grow and Care for corn lily 'Spotlight'

corn lily 'Spotlight' · Ixia 'Spotlight'

Outdoors grow in well-drained soil in full sun in frost-free areas, or lift corms in autumn and store in dry, frost-free conditions while dormant. Under glass, plant corms 10-15cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand. Grow in full light, watering sparingly until flower spikes appear, then water freely and apply high potash liquid feed every two to three weeks until foliage fades.

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Planting and Growing corn lily 'Spotlight'

corn lily 'Spotlight'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Outdoors grow in well-drained soil in full sun in frost-free areas, or lift corms in autumn and store in dry, frost-free conditions while dormant. Under glass, plant corms 10-15cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand. Grow in full light, watering sparingly until flower spikes appear, then water freely and apply high potash liquid feed every two to three weeks until foliage fades.

How to Water corn lily 'Spotlight'?

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for corn lily 'Spotlight'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for corn lily 'Spotlight'?

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What Soil Is Best for corn lily 'Spotlight'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for corn lily 'Spotlight'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize corn lily 'Spotlight'?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune corn lily 'Spotlight'?

No pruning needed

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How to Propagate corn lily 'Spotlight'?

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How to Transplant corn lily 'Spotlight'?

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How to Care for corn lily 'Spotlight' in Winter?

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How to Plant corn lily 'Spotlight'?

Outdoors grow in well-drained soil in full sun in frost-free areas, or lift corms in autumn and store in dry, frost-free conditions while dormant. Under glass, plant corms 10-15cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand. Grow in full light, watering sparingly until flower spikes appear, then water freely and apply high potash liquid feed every two to three weeks until foliage fades.

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How to Repot corn lily 'Spotlight'?

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How to Harvest corn lily 'Spotlight'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of corn lily 'Spotlight'

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Attributes of corn lily 'Spotlight'

Plant typeBulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ixia 'Spotlight'
Genus
Ixia
Family
Iridaceae
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