plain harlequin flower

How to Grow and Care for plain harlequin flower

plain harlequin flower · Sparaxis grandiflora

Grow under glass in good light but shaded from hot sun. In autumn, plant corms 20cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added sand and leaf mould. Water sparingly when in growth and keep cool; dry off as flowers fade and keep completely dry when dormant

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Planting and Growing plain harlequin flower

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater thoroughly once substrate surface fully dries out completely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLow-nitrogen dilute potash feed biweekly pre-bloom development
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Care Tips

Grow under glass in good light but shaded from hot sun. In autumn, plant corms 20cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added sand and leaf mould. Water sparingly when in growth and keep cool; dry off as flowers fade and keep completely dry when dormant

How to Water plain harlequin flower?

Water thoroughly once substrate surface fully dries out completely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plain harlequin flower?

Full sun

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What Soil Is Best for plain harlequin flower?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for plain harlequin flower?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize plain harlequin flower?

Low-nitrogen dilute potash feed biweekly pre-bloom development

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How to Prune plain harlequin flower?

Remove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally

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How to Propagate plain harlequin flower?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or remove offsets when dormant

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How to Transplant plain harlequin flower?

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How to Care for plain harlequin flower in Winter?

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How to Plant plain harlequin flower?

Grow under glass in good light but shaded from hot sun. In autumn, plant corms 20cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added sand and leaf mould. Water sparingly when in growth and keep cool; dry off as flowers fade and keep completely dry when dormant

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How to Repot plain harlequin flower?

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How to Harvest plain harlequin flower?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of plain harlequin flower

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Attributes of plain harlequin flower

Plant typeBulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginSouth Africa (Cape)

Scientific Classification

Species
Sparaxis grandiflora
Genus
Sparaxis
Family
Iridaceae
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