Also known as Dune Kammetjie · Freesia · Leichtlin's Freesia
Freesia leichtlinii boasts fragrant, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers on arching stems, making it a popular choice for bouquets and gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, then reduce significantly during dormancy.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-20°C during the day and slightly cooler at night during growth. Needs a dry, cool dormant period.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth, switching to higher potassium before flowering.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Freesia leichtlinii regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back, allowing the corms to dry out in their dormant period. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks as soon as they appear to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the corms.
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering; do not cut it off until it has fully yellowed and withered. This is crucial for the corm's replenishment.
Freesia leichtlinii are primarily propagated from corms. Separate offsets (new corms) from the mother corm during repotting in the dormant season.
Corms can also be grown from seed, though this is a slower process and may take 2-3 years for flowering.
Repot Freesia leichtlinii corms every 2-3 years, or when they become overcrowded. This is best done during their dormant period in late summer or early autumn.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and plant corms about 5-10 cm deep.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Freesia Leichtlinii (Freesia leichtlinii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Freesia |
| Species | Freesia leichtlinii |
Similar in genus Freesia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
