Turquoise Ixia Care Growing Turquoise Ixia Viridiflora Plants

Ixia viridiflora or Turquoise ixia | Care and Growing

Common names: Spanish iris, Small bulbous-rooted. This species is native to South Africa.
Water moderately at the rate of one glass of water per plant every 2 days in spring and summer. The rest of the year reduce watering.
Fertilize every 2 weeks with mineral fertilizer to promote flowering.

How do you grow Ixia Viridiflora?
How do you care for Ixia?
How tall do Ixia get?
Where do I plant Ixia bulbs?
How do you grow Ixia in pots?
What does Ixia mean?
How long does it take for Ixia to bloom?
When should I plant Ixia?
What does a corn lily look like?
How tall does oxalis grow?
Is Ixia deer resistant?
How do you store Ixia bulbs?

How do you grow Ixia Viridiflora?

Plant turquoise ixia bulbs 2 inches deep in early autumn if you live where winters remain above 20 degrees F. (-7 C.). Plant bulbs about inch deeper and cover them with a thick layer of mulch if you live where winter temperatures drop to 10 degrees F.

How do you care for Ixia?

Care of Ixia Wand Flowers

Care of wand flowers is simple. Keep the soil moist during periods of growth. Mulch heavily if you have cold winters and do not lift the corms. Companion plants for growing Ixia bulbs may include dianthus, Stokes aster, and spring blooming annuals.

How tall do Ixia get?

The bloom time of the corn lily is during the winter season, and it stays dormant throughout the summer season. Ixia flowers grow up to a height of 16” inches and have varying shades of: Yellow.

Where do I plant Ixia bulbs?

Cultivation 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.

How do you grow Ixia in pots?

Planting

Dig your holes 5cm(2in) deep and about the same apart. If growing in a container plant 5 corms to 12.cm(5in).
If the sides of the holes are compacted, break the soil up with a fork.
If planting in a container use J. Arthur Bower's John Innes No. 2 mixed 50%/50% with Multi-Purpose Compost and added sharp sand.

What does Ixia mean?

The genus Ixia consists of a number of cormous plants native to South Africa from the Iridaceae family and Ixioideae subfamily. ... The genus name is derived from the Greek words ixias, meaning "the chameleon plant", and physis, meaning "bladder".

How long does it take for Ixia to bloom?

SKU

Zones	8 - 10
Light Requirements	Full Sun Half Sun / Half Shade
Mature Height	12-16" tall
Bulb Spacing	15 bulbs per sq. ft.
Bloom Time	Late spring

When should I plant Ixia?

How to Grow Ixia

Position – Full sun.
Soil – Well-drained.
Flowering Period –Spring/summer.

What does a corn lily look like?

The Corn Lily is a large plant. It can grow as high as six feet, as tall as a person. It has two distinct parts: the round pear- shaped bottom, formed by a round base of fresh green leaves, and the head of feathery flowers. ... The flowers are very small, considering the large leaves and the size of the plant.

How tall does oxalis grow?

It grows 10 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Perennial in Zones 9-11; grow as an annual or indoor plant in colder areas.

Is Ixia deer resistant?

Excellent cut flowers, Ixia are easily grown as part of container gardens in colder climates.
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Wand Flower Mix.

Zones	8 - 10
Advantages	Attract Butterflies Deer Resistant
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Mature Spread	12-16" tall
Bulb Spacing	15 bulbs per sq. ft.

How do you store Ixia bulbs?

The most effective method for storing bulbs is to put them into net bags and place them somewhere cool, dry and airy – a dark, cool corner of the garden shed is ideal. Dust the bulbs with a fungicide powder and don't overcrowd the bag as this can encourage fungal diseases.