Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Genus

Crocosmia

Family

Iridaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

💦 Water

How often to water your Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' in your home

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.