angel’s fishing rod
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A cormous perennial forming a clump of narrow, grass-like, semi-evergreen foliage. In mid- to late summer produces tall, arching stems with hanging, white, bell-shaped flowers opening from pale, greenish-yellow buds, followed by decorative, silvery-brown seedheads
Scientific classification
- Species
- angel’s fishing rod (Dierama argyreum)
- Genus
- Dierama
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of angel’s fishing rod
Distribution map
Southeastern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of angel’s fishing rod
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angel’s fishing rod care guide
- Water regularly during active growth, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water regularly during active growth, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizing
FertilizingFeed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer.
Pruning
PruningTidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Young plants and divisions can be slow to establish
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered situation with full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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