Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip
Also known as
Homeria albida, Homeria lineata, Homeria porrifolia, Moraea gigantea, Moraea lineata and Moraea porrifolia
Taxonomy
Moraea miniata
Moraea
Iridaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip
How often to water your Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip
every 9
Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip in your home
a window
Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip
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 Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip
Two-Leaf Cape-Tulip
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.