Freesia Pink Fountain

Freesia

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Fragrant bulb with pink spikes, ideal for indoor forcing and cut flowers. Requires well-draining soil and bright light for optimal blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Freesia
Family Iridaceae
Genus Freesia
Species X Hybrida
Variety Pink Fountain
Origin South Africa
Blooming Spring to Summer, year-round with forcing
Leaf Color Blue-green, linear
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam mixed with perlite or coarse sand to prevent corm rot

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Watering

Keep soil moderately moist during growth, dry out completely after foliage yellows to induce dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun; requires strong illumination for spike development

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active vegetative and budding phases

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers immediately; cut back yellowed stems at ground level in autumn

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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