Tigridia Pavonia
Also known as
Tiger Flower, Tiger Flower, Jockey's Cap Lily, Mexican Shell Flowers and Peacock Flower
Taxonomy
Tigridia pavonia
Tigridia
Iridaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Tigridia Pavonia
How often to water your Tigridia Pavonia
Tigridia Pavonia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Tiger Flower in your home
Tigridia Pavonia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Tigridia Pavonia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tigridia Pavonia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Tigridia Pavonia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tigridia Pavonia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tigridia Pavonia
Tigridia Pavonia
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.