Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period (summer/autumn) to prevent bulb rot.
Ensure excellent drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially during active growth.
Also known as African Corn Lily · Yellow Ixia
Spotted African Cornlily (Ixia maculata) is a charming cormous perennial native to South Africa, producing delicate, star-shaped flowers in various colors.
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. Can tolerate light shade.
Keep moderately moist during growth, dry during dormancy.
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during active growth. Reduce to almost none during summer/autumn dormancy.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures (15-24°C) during the growing season. Needs a cooler period for dormancy (around 10-13°C).
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding during growth.
25% intensity
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 4-6 weeks during spring and early summer. Do not fertilize during dormancy.
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 thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period (summer/autumn) to prevent bulb rot.
Ensure excellent drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially during active growth.
Remove dead or yellowing foliage as it appears during the growing season. After flowering, allow the stems and leaves to die back naturally.
Cut back dead foliage at the base once it has fully withered to maintain tidiness.
Propagate by separating offsets from the parent corm in late autumn or early spring before active growth begins. Replant offsets at the same depth as the parent corm, ensuring they have good drainage.
Repot established plants every 2-3 years in early spring or late autumn, typically when the bulbs are dormant. Use a well-draining potting mix, preferably a sandy loam, and plant corms at a depth of approximately 5 cm.
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Where Spotted African Cornlily (Ixia maculata) 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 | Ixia |
| Species | Ixia maculata |
Similar in genus Ixia
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