How to grow and care for Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez, Cape tulip, Giant tulip
Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez
How often should I water?
check Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Moraea ochroleuca (Salisb.) Drapiez is a member of Iridaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Moraea |
| Species | Moraea ochroleuca |
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