Plant Care Canada Beachhead Iris

Canada Beachhead Iris

Also known as

Hooker's iris, Canada beach-head iris, Hooker's blue flag and beach-head iris

Taxonomy

Iris hookeri
Iris
Iridaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Canada Beachhead Iris

Water

How often to water your Canada Beachhead Iris

Water needs for Canada Beachhead Iris
0.5 cups
every 9

Canada Beachhead Iris 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Canada Beachhead Iris in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Canada Beachhead Iris: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Canada Beachhead Iris love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Canada Beachhead Iris does not tolerate low-light đŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canada Beachhead Iris in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Canada Beachhead Iris

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Canada Beachhead Iris: 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 Canada Beachhead Iris after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Canada Beachhead Iris

Canada Beachhead Iris


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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