Neomarica longifolia
Walking iris with striking blue flowers
Habit
Perennial rhizome
Height
0.6–1 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–30
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Soil+Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
3-5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.0
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Flowers
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
10-15 yrs
Health Benefits
Traditional medicine
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Every 2–3 weeks
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root and rhizome rot, leaf spot, fungal blight, rust, aphids, thrips and spider mites
yellowing or browning leaves, wilting, soft or decaying rhizomes, brown or black leaf spots, orange rust pustules, reduced flowering, leaf distortion and fine webbing
grow in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected foliage, maintain good air circulation and bright light, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur spray for rust
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and rhizome rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with propiconazole or mancozeb for rust, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.