one-leaf Cape tulip

How to Grow and Care for one-leaf Cape tulip

one-leaf Cape tulip · Moraea flaccida
Also known as: Bobart's ornage iris

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: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing one-leaf Cape tulip

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 one-leaf Cape tulip?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for one-leaf Cape tulip?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for one-leaf Cape tulip?

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What Soil Is Best for one-leaf Cape tulip?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize one-leaf Cape tulip?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune one-leaf Cape tulip?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate one-leaf Cape tulip?

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

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How to Transplant one-leaf Cape tulip?

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How to Care for one-leaf Cape tulip in Winter?

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How to Plant one-leaf Cape tulip?

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 one-leaf Cape tulip?

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How to Harvest one-leaf Cape tulip?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of one-leaf Cape tulip

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

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Attributes of one-leaf Cape tulip

Plant typeBulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginSouthwestern Cape Prov.

Scientific Classification

Species
Moraea flaccida
Genus
Moraea
Family
Iridaceae
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