Freesia (Freesia refracta)

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Sunlight Bright indirect to full morning sun; avoid harsh midday sun which can scorch delicate foliage

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Watering Water thoroughly when the top 2 cm of soil feels dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent corm rot

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Temperature Optimal growth at 12–20°C; cool temperatures (10–15°C) encourage bud formation and flowering

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Leaf: Linear, sword-shaped, bright green, arranged in dense basal clumps
Flower: Fragrant, funnel-shaped blooms in terminal clusters of 6–10; available in white, yellow, pink, and purple hues
Bulb: Small, rounded corm with fibrous brown tunic that produces new offsets annually

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering

Fertilization

Diluted balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks during active growth. Use low-nitrogen feed to promote robust flower production

Banana peel compost tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 3 days; dilute 1:20 for root drench to avoid nutrient burn

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems promptly to redirect energy to corm maturation
Trim yellowing foliage only after it has fully died back naturally in late spring
Separate small corm offsets from parent corms in summer for propagation

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Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats

Humans: No known toxic effects on humans

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Culture: Symbolizes friendship, trust, and innocence; popular in wedding bouquets and cut flower arrangements

Usage: Cut flower production, garden border planting, indoor container ornamentals