How to grow and care for Iris germanica Falk
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Iris germanica Falk, German iris, Rhizomatous iris
Iris germanica Falk 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~21C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Iris germanica Falk
How often should I water?
check Iris germanica Falk Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Iris germanica Falk need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Iris germanica Falk likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
10~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Iris germanica Falk at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Iris germanica Falk prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Iris germanica Falk is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Iris, Species: Iris germanica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Europe |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | Iris germanica |
Is Iris germanica Falk toxic?
Iris germanica Falk is dangerous to Dog, Cat, Hamster, Dog
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Hamster
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