Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during the dormant winter period to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
Trimezia variegata is an eye-catching rhizomatous perennial with stiff, sword-shaped leaves that are marbled with cream or yellow. It produces delicate, iris-like flowers
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during the dormant winter period to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
Remove any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves and flower stalks as they appear to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth. Minimal pruning is generally required.
If the plant becomes overgrown, it can be divided during repotting.
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring. Carefully separate the clumps, ensuring each division has roots and at least one shoot. Replant in well-draining soil and water lightly.
Can also be grown from seed, though this is a slower process.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container, preferably in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
Ensure the rhizomes are not planted too deeply.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Trimezia Variegata (Trimezia variegata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Trimezia |
| Species | Trimezia variegata |
Similar in genus Trimezia
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