Iris oncocyclus growing geophyte of the genus Iris and also known as Royal iris or oncocyclus, Iris oncocyclus perennial plant summer deciduous and used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-11.
Leaves are narrow and grow in half-moon shape, leaves grow in groups linked together.
Iris oncocyclus flower
Flower makes shape hollow area, the petal make hall that close at night the insect hide during the night. Flower color can be: black, blue, purple, white, red, maroon, yellow, can be more than one color on the flower
Iris oncocyclus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Iris oncocyclus growing and care:
Dry summer or take the bulbs out of the ground, sandy soil, well drain soil, don’t let plants grow next to the Iris
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Bulb
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Very sensitive to movement, need dry summer
Recommended planting season?
Summer /beginning autumn
Pests and diseases:
Indian Porcupine, Snail
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
When all the leave are dry, prune all
Size of the plant?
20-70 cm
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes recommend
Blooming information
Bloom season:
autumn to the winter in hot climate in winter to spring in colder
General information about the flower:
Flower makes shape hollow area, the petal make hall that close at night the insect hide during the night. Flower color can be: black, blue, purple, white, red, maroon, yellow, can be more than one color on the flower
Subspecies
Iris mariae – can grow in desert, the flower with different hue purple
Vegetative Reproduction
How to make Vegetative Reproduction in Iris oncocyclus?
Bulbs
The best time for vegetative reproduction in Iris oncocyclus:
Summer / Autumn
How much time does it take to grow roots in vegetative reproduction?
Autumn or winter depend on weather on the rain
What is the treatment for vegetative reproduction in Iris oncocyclus?
The same treatment as grow plant
Scientific name:
Iris oncocyclus
