Description
Ixia bulbs bloom the star-shaped flowers, the flower bloom enhance the garden beauty.
With mimosa yellow blossoms, each accented with a deep wine eye, these flowers stand out even in a bright, busy garden. This plant makes an unusual addition to sunny borders and containers with its colorful and free flowering display.
Cut a few flowers of Ixia Yellow Emperor for a long-lasting arrangement that will certainly be admired by all who see it.| Common Name | African Corn Lily, Wand Flower |
| Height | Up to 18 inches |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Spring or summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector
- Fertilize the plant during planting and growing season with organic fertilizer
- Store the bulbs away from sunlight in a cool dry area and check regularly
- Do not store bulbs for more time as they can loose their viability
Ixia care
- Plant Ixia bulbs in early winter or late summer
- Plant the bulbs in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
- Before planting, loosen the soil and add compost in the soil to increase its fertility
- Plant the bulbs 4 inches deep and a minimum of 3 inches apart
- Set the bulb in the hole with the pointy end up
- After planting cover the bulb with soil and water thoroughly
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation are in the ratio : 1
- Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1)
- Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)
| Sunlight | Full sunlight or partial sunlight |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Well-draining soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer during planting of bulbs. |
Ixia special feature
Attractive to bees
Ixia uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used to grow on flower beds and container