Dietes Grandiflora
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Also known as
White African Iris, White African Iris, White african iris, Fairy iris and Large wild iris
Taxonomy
Dietes grandiflora
Dietes
Iridaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Dietes Grandiflora
How often to water your Dietes Grandiflora
Dietes Grandiflora 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
Finding light for White African Iris in your home
Dietes Grandiflora love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dietes Grandiflora does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dietes Grandiflora in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dietes Grandiflora
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 Dietes Grandiflora after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dietes Grandiflora
Dietes Grandiflora
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.