Also known as Common Tiger Flower · Mexican Shellflower · Peacock-Flower
Tiger Iris (Tigridia pavonia) offers spectacular, ephemeral blooms with striking patterns, resembling a tiger's coat. Prefers sun and well-drained soil.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate during growth, minimal during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm during growth, cool during dormancy
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temps during winter rest.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring to summer. Cease in late summer.
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
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions, which can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks and yellowing leaves as they appear to maintain a tidy appearance and direct energy into bulb development. After flowering and foliage dies back in autumn, cut back dead material to ground level to prepare for winter dormancy.
Propagate Tiger Iris by dividing the corms in late summer or early autumn, just before dormancy. Separate offset corms and replant them immediately in well-draining soil.
They can also be grown from seed, but this is a slower method.
Repot Tiger Iris every 2-3 years, preferably in late summer or early autumn before active growth begins. Choose a pot with excellent drainage and fresh, well-draining potting mix.
This allows for inspection of the bulbs and provides new space for growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Tiger Iris (Tigridia pavonia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Tigridia |
| Species | Tigridia pavonia |
Similar in genus Tigridia
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