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Variegated Flax Lily

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

Genus

Dianella

Family

Asphodelaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Variegated Flax Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Variegated Flax Lily

Variegated Flax Lily 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Variegated Flax Lily in your home

Variegated Flax Lily may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Variegated Flax Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Variegated Flax Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Variegated Flax Lily: 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 Variegated Flax Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Variegated Flax Lily is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Variegated Flax Lily 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

Variegated Flax Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Variegated Flax Lily is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Variegated Flax Lily bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Variegated Flax Lily is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Variegated Flax Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. 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 Variegated Flax Lily, 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.