Neomarica Caerulea

Neomarica Caerulea Care

Neomarica Caerulea

Other names: Blue Apostle's Iris

What is the plant

Native to Brazil, Neomarica caerulea (Walking Iris) is a rhizomatous perennial forming dense upright clumps of sword-shaped, stiff, dark green leaves. In late spring to summer (early spring into fall in mild climates), branching flower stems carry a succession of ravishing blue iris-like flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm).

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

4°C - 14°C

Hardiness zone

7a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
After you plant your irises, give them a thorough watering. If conditions are dry, water every 7 to 10 days or as needed during the morning or evening. Assuming you planted your irises in the late summer or early fall, you may stop watering your plants as soon as the weather cools and it begins raining or snowing.
Pruning
It usually takes several weeks for iris leaves to completely die back. By early fall, the leaves are usually ready to be cut back, according to the Utah State University Cooperative Extension. Leaves should be cut back to about 6 to 8 inches above the ground. Then, wait until after the first hard frost.
Fertilizer
Low-nitrogen fertilizers, such as 6-10-10, are ideal for the needs of Iris. When to apply fertilizer to Iris: 1) In the spring, about a month before bloom, apply a light application of fertilizer around the Iris clumps. This goes for dwarf iris, too, which bloom in March.

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Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
Soil
Philodendrons grow best in soil that is consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of the soil is dry, keeping in mind that soil in unglazed clay or ceramic containers tends to dry out faster than soil in plastic or glazed containers.
Temperature
Temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).

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Container
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.
Popularity
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