Iris Neomarica Gracilis Plant

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SKU: MYBG-FLOW-BULB-IRNG

Pot size: 5"
Price:
Sale priceRs.365.00 Regular priceRs.399.00

Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Daily

Water Requirement

White

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Monsoon

Flowering Season

Iris

Genus

Large

Size

Low

Maintenance

Outdoor

Use

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Product Description

Neomarica Gracilis, also known as Walking Iris. It is clump-forming, with 24-inch long, pendulous, deep green and glossy sword-shaped leaves emerging from a group of congested rhizomes

Brazilian Iris

Family

Iridaceae

Origin

Brazil

Description

Neomarica Gracilis, also known as Walking Iris. It is clump-forming, with 24-inch long, pendulous, deep green and glossy sword-shaped leaves emerging from a group of congested rhizomes

In late winter and spring, the plant produces a 3-foot tall spike that bears a 3-inch diameter, light blue iris-like flower. The spike is enclosed in a sheath-like leaf, so it is flattened and resembles the leaves. N. gracilis has white outer petals marked with bands of brown or yellow at the base and bright blue, erect central petals.The flowers are lightly fragrant and last only one day, but will continue to be produced every few days for a month or more.

Environment

Grow fortnight lilies in light, dappled shade to nearly full sun. Once established, fortnight lilies tolerate poor, dry soils, but do best in a well drained soil with regular watering during the growing season.

Brazilian Iris reach optimum growth when protected from afternoon sun and planted in garden soil with good drainage.

It is very versatile and can be planted in various mediums from moderately dry soils to wetlands.Plants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall in standing water, making it ideal for water gardens and wet soil. They reach about 2 to 3 feet in soil.

Cut the spent blooms off of the spike to encourage rebloom on the same stalk.

Landscape Use

The Walking Iris is a great addition to rockeries, surrounding ponds, bordering pathways or just as an under-story filler.

Flowering plants need access to bright sunlight to remain healthy and blooming. An easy facing balcony is the best place for the plants in Indian conditions. Try keeping them in bright sunlight but also where they get a little cover from the harsh afternoon sun. Some plants which are a little tender tend to burn due to the same.

Plants with thin leaves need daily watering and ones with thick leaves need watering 3-4 times a week. This will also depend on the season. Generally during the blooming period, plants love a lot of water. Try keeping the soil moist. During winters it is better to cut back on watering.

Keep the plants in a well drained soil with a drainage hole at the bottom. This will help to avoid over watering. Take care as to not leave stagnant water on top of the soil. Fertilise the plant once in 2-3 weeks during its blooming period. Do not fertilise it in winters.

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