Dutch Iris Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Dutch Iris (Iris × hollandica) is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that makes a great companion plant. Its leaves are unique in that they fade after flowering. However, this plant is considered dangerous to pets and can cause various irritations if ingested.
Common Name |
Dutch Iris
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Iris × hollandica
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Genus
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Iris
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Family
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Iridaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Dutch Iris Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Dutch Iris.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Dutch Iris needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Dutch Iris needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Dutch Iris Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Dutch Iris to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
35°F
to 45°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Dutch Iris prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Dutch Iris Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Dutch Iris. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Dutch Iris plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Dutch Iris Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Dutch Iris plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
3 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
Bright Yellow
White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Dutch Iris toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Dutch Iris Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Dutch Iris, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Dutch Iris Native Region |
Find out where the Dutch Iris plant originated. |
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Country |
Portugal
Spain
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