Ixia flower bulb

Ixia bulbs produce star-shaped flowers, which improve the beauty of the garden.

Even in a vibrant, crowded garden, these flowers stand out due to their vibrant colour blossoms. With its vibrant and abundant floral show, this plant adds a distinctive touch to sunny borders and containers.

Ixia flowers can be cut to make a long-lasting arrangement that will be admired by everyone who sees it.

Common Name    -    African Corn Lily, Wand Flower

Height             -      Up to 18 inches

Flower Colour     -     Random color

Bloom Time        -     Spring ( March to June)

Difficulty Level    -    Easy to grow

 How to Plant Ixia bulb

• When the earth (soil)seems dry to the touch, water a plant.

• Try to water the plants in the morning between 8 and 10 a.m. 

• Water the plants thoroughly in the summer and less frequently in the winter and during the rainy season.

• Discard any plant pieces that are diseased, dead, or otherwise damaged in the rubbish can.

• Use organic fertiliser to fertilise the plant during the planting and growing season.

• Check the bulbs frequently while keeping them out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry place.

• Don't keep bulbs in storage for too long because they could lose their vitality.

Ixia care

• Bulbs can be planted in late summer or early winter.

• Plant the bulbs in full sun or light shade, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

• Loosen the soil and add compost into it before planting to improve its fertility.

• Plant the bulbs at least 4 inches apart and 2 inches deep.

• Place the bulb in the opening, pointed end facing up.

• After planting, completely bury the bulb in dirt and water it.

• Use the following ratio of potting soil when planting bulbs: 1 Garden dirt plus compost, perlite, and sand (2:2:1:1)

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 uses

The plant is grown in containers and flowerbeds.

Set of 3 Bulbs available in this pack.