Eastern Cape Corn Lily (Ixia Orientalis) is a perennial bulb in the Iridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Ixia orientalis is a slender, tuberous geophyte with star-shaped flowers, native to the southwestern and southern Cape Province of South Africa.
Eastern Cape Corn Lily
Ixia Orientalis
Ixia orientalis is a slender, tuberous geophyte with star-shaped flowers, native to the southwestern and southern Cape Province of South Africa.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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