Iris Regina Plant Care Guide
The Iris Regina Brazilian Orchid is truly one of the most understated plants. If you see one when it’s not in bloom, which is most of the year, it may just look like a type of grass. However, when Iris plants bloom, WOW do they put on a show!! Just look at the photo above and tell me a field of them in bloom would not be an amazing sight! I can tell you first hand, it’s incredible. So now that you know the secret of the Iris Regina Orchid, here’s how to care for your new favorite plant!
Why People Love This Plant
Not to beat a dead horse, but seriously the reason why people love this plant has everything to do with the magical flowers it produces. These stunning blooms only last one day! However, this plant will bloom from February to August. The Iris Regina plant is native to Brazil.
Your Guide to Care
Care: Easy, the Iris Regina plant can tolerate a range of conditions.
Light: Iris plants can tolerate a range of conditions. Partial sun to full shade is ideal. If indoors make sure to provide a bright, indirect light.
Water: Keep your Iris plants well watered and evenly moist. Iris will require regular watering.
Temperature: 60 to 75F is ideal however, these plants can handle temperatures down to 20 to 30F.
Humidity: Average humidity should be fine, about 40 to 50%.
Feeding: In summer you can feed your Iris every two weeks. Alternatively, use a slow release fertilizer in early spring.
Bonus
Given this plant prefers a moist environment, it is actually relatively drought tolerant! Not only that but it is salt tolerant as well.
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