Tritonia Mix Color Flower Bulbs (Pack of 02 Bulbs)

Tritonia Mix Color Flower Bulbs (Pack of 02 Bulbs)

Tritonia (flame freesia) is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family. They are naturally distributed across southern Africa, with a high concentration of species in Cape Province of western South Africa. The genus is closely related to the genus Ixia.

Common Name : Waitzia Rchb, Montbretia DC, Belendenia Raf., Tritonixia Klatt, Montbretiopsis L.Bolus, Tritonia, Flame Freesia.
Height : Up to 3 feet
Flower Colour : Mix color
Bloom Time : Late spring to early summer
Difficulty Level : Easy to grow
Sunlight : Full sun to partial shade
Watering : Moderately
Soil : Sandy loam soil
Temperature : 20 to 30 degrees Celsius
Fertilizer : Apply any organic fertilizer

Tritonia are small bulbous plants up to 80 cm, that appear in great numbers in spring. The leaves are fan-shaped. The flowers are shades of yellow, orange or brown, sweet-smelling, and give off a very strong fragrance, especially at night. They are not grazed.  

Tritonia Planting

• Plant Tritonia bulbs in early winter or late summer
• Plant the bulbs in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
• Before planting, loosen the soil and add compost in the soil to increase its fertility
• Plant the bulbs 2 inches deep and a minimum of 4 inches apart
• Set the bulb in the hole with the pointy end up
• After planting cover the bulb with soil and water thoroughly
• Use the potting mix for bulb plantation are in the ratio : 1
• Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1) Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)

• Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
• Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am
• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector
• Fertilize the plant during planting and growing season with organic fertilizer
• Store the bulbs away from sunlight in a cool dry area and check regularly
• Do not store bulbs for more time as they can loose their viability