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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun exposure required for abundant blooming; tolerate partial shade with reduced flower production
Watering
Water deeply to keep soil evenly moist during active growth; avoid waterlogging corms
Temperature
Thrives in 18–25°C during growing season; corms require cool 5–10°C for dormancy in winter
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, sword-shaped, bright green, arranged in flat fan-like clusters
- Flower: Ruffled, soft pink to pale salmon blooms arranged in a spike; bilateral symmetry
- Corm: Underground rounded storage structure covered in fibrous tunics
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water at the base to avoid foliar fungal issues
Fertilization
Apply balanced granular fertilizer at planting; side-dress with phosphorus-rich feed when flower spikes emerge. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive foliage growth over flower production
Eggshell powder top-dressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly around the base of plants; work into topsoil gently to avoid disturbing shallow rootsPruning
- Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to redirect energy to corm development
- Cut back yellowing foliage to 5 cm above soil once fully senesced
- Trim damaged or diseased leaves promptly to prevent spread of fungal pathogens
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Toxic; may cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling
Humans: Contains irritant compounds; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset or oral irritation
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Associated with sincerity, strength of character, and remembrance
Usage: Cut flower for bouquets; garden border plant; container cultivation
