Watsonia lepida

Watsonia lepida is a striking perennial sporting tall spikes adorned with tubular flowers, often in vivid pink or red hues. Its sword-shaped leaves rise from corms below the soil, forming elegant fans. Native to South African slopes, watsonia lepida thrives in well-drained soils and can dazzle in rockeries or borders, leveraging its robust nature and floriferous charm to attract pollinators amidst the local flora.

Scientific classification

Species

Watsonia lepida (Watsonia lepida)

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Herb

Plant Type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Watsonia lepida

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Watsonia lepida showcases tubular flowers and sword-like foliage. Prune in early spring to remove dead stems and spent spikes, encouraging growth and new blooms. Thin crowded clumps for better air circulation, enhancing vigor and visual appeal for robust flowering in the next cycle.

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