Iris cristata aka Crested Iris

Caring for Crested Iris is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Crested Iris should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Crested Iris requires special care to keep it thriving. Its sensitivity to dry soil means that you need to be especially careful when it comes to selecting the right potting soil. Look for a soil that will retain moisture, but is also well-draining. A good potting soil should have plenty of organic material, such as coco coir or sphagnum moss, which will help to keep the soil moist and provide extra nutrition for your plant. When planting your Dwarf Crested Iris, make sure to mix the soil with some compost or manure to give it an extra boost of nutrients. Additionally, you should water your plant often to ensure that the soil remains moist. With the right care and attention, your Crested Iris will bloom beautifully in your home.

To ensure optimal growth, the Crested Iris prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Crested Iris is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Repotting the Crested Iris should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Crested Iris as it grows vertically.

Crested Iris’s native range is Eastern N. America - Maryland to Ohio, south to Georgia, Tennessee and Missouri.