Fortnight Lily Care

Although these plants are drought-tolerant, try to keep the soil moist by abundant weekly watering until established. Remember, overwatering can result in root rot, so don't overdo it! A matured Lily only needs a sip once every 10 days.

If you want more flowers, cut off the seed pod. Also, you can remove dead and wilted leaves at the base to encourage new growth. Some pruning can significantly help the your greenie conserve energy.

Feeding Fortnight Lilies is completely optional, although you can use a balanced houseplant fertilizer to induce additional growth. Typically, good soil is enough to provide the plant with everything it needs.

Since these flowers come from Africa, they are not afraid of direct sunlight. Actually, it's just the opposite! Dietes iridioides grows well in bright sun. A south-facing windowsill would be a great option.

The ideal option is well-drained soil with moderate content of natural fertilizers. Choose a universal balanced potting mix with perlite and moss.

You can propagate your plant by seed, although this process can take some time. Another way is to divide the rhizome when transplanting.

Dietes iridioides is a heat-loving plant, so if you grow it outside, be sure to bring it indoors with the onset of cold weather. The minimum temperature it can withstand is 12°F (-10°C).

The material of the containers does not matter, but it's best to make sure there are drainage holes. Choose spacious pots that allow the plant to develop its root system actively.

Dietes iridioides blooms in bursts with 2-week intervals. This is where the name "Fortnight Lily" comes from!