How to grow and care for Iris pallida Lam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Iris pallida Lam., Pale iris 'Variegata'
Iris pallida Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Iris pallida Lam.
How often should I water?
check Iris pallida Lam. Every 7 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Iris pallida Lam. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Iris pallida Lam. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Iris pallida Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Iris pallida Lam. 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 pallida Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Iris, Species: Iris pallida
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | Iris pallida |
Is Iris pallida Lam. toxic?
Iris pallida Lam. is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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