harlequin flower

How to Grow and Care for harlequin flower

harlequin flower · Sparaxis tricolor
Also known as: fluweeltjie

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 harlequin flower

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
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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 harlequin flower?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for harlequin flower?

Full sun

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What Soil Is Best for harlequin flower?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize harlequin flower?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune harlequin flower?

Remove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally

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How to Propagate 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 harlequin flower?

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How to Care for harlequin flower in Winter?

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How to Plant 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 harlequin flower?

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How to Harvest harlequin flower?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally problem free

Pests

Generally problem free

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The Toxicity of harlequin flower

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Attributes of harlequin flower

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

Scientific Classification

Species
Sparaxis tricolor
Genus
Sparaxis
Family
Iridaceae
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