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Plant Care
Tiger flower
(Tigridia pavonia)
Also Known As
Tiger flower, Mexican shell flower, Pavonia lily
About This Plant
Tigridia pavonia is a bulbous flowering plant that belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is a showy and exotic plant that produces stunning, brightly colored flowers that are short-lived but bloom repeatedly throughout the summer.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
Light Requirements
Tigridia pavonia requires full sun to partial shade, preferably 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Humidity Needs
Tigridia pavonia prefers moderate humidity levels.
Fertilizing Schedule
Tigridia pavonia does not require fertilizer but can benefit from a balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning Guidelines
Tigridia pavonia does not require pruning but deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms.
Common Pests and Diseases
Tigridia pavonia is susceptible to spider mites and thrips.
Indoor Size Range
N/A
Watering Schedule
Tigridia pavonia requires regular watering during the growing season, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between watering.
Temperature Range
Tigridia pavonia grows best in temperatures between 60-80ยฐF (15-27ยฐC).
Growing Season
Tigridia pavonia grows during the summer months.
Growing Difficulty Level
Tigridia pavonia is relatively easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Tigridia pavonia is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Did You Know?
Tigridia pavonia is also known as the 'jockey's cap' due to the shape of its flowers resembling a jockey's cap or helmet.
