0How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylow
Min. temperature3 °CJanuary
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window.
February
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
March
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
The sunniest window (south or west).
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
After mid-May (last frosts) it can go outside – keep it in partial shade for the first 1–2 weeks to avoid sunburn.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
Summer rest: barely water, at most a sip at the pot edge once a month.
No feeding now.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
July
Summer rest: barely water, at most a sip at the pot edge once a month.
No feeding now.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
August
Summer rest: barely water, at most a sip at the pot edge once a month.
No feeding now.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Bring it in when nights drop below 8 °C. Check for pests first.
October
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
November · now
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
December
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window.
Grown cool (10–15 °C) it flowers most fragrantly; support the stems.
Freesia refracta – what to know
Freesia refracta belongs to the Iridaceae family (genus Freesia) and is listed in our catalog under “Garden flower”. Its needs – light: full sun; water: medium; humidity: low. Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter. Rest period: summer dormancy. Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June. Moderately demanding to grow. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Freesia refracta?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Freesia refracta need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Freesia refracta get?
Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Freesia refracta toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Freesia refracta flower?
Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Tips and questions about this species
Freesia
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