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Description
Watsonia Confusa is a perennial herb that belongs to the family of Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is commonly known as Bugle Lily. This plant grows up to 1.5 meters tall and 0.5 meters wide. The leaves are sword-shaped and grow up to 60 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and grow in a spike that can be up to 60 cm tall. They bloom in late spring and summer and come in shades of pink, orange, and red.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukaryota||————-|————-|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Angiosperms || Class| Monocots|| Order| Asparagales || Family| Iridaceae|| Genus| Watsonia|| Species| Confusa|
Appearance
Watsonia Confusa has sword-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. The flowers grow in a spike that can be up to 60 cm tall and can have up to 70 flowers per spike. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and come in shades of pink, orange, and red. They have six petals and a yellow center. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and 0.5 meters wide.
Care Guide
Watsonia Confusa requires well-drained soil and full sun to grow. It needs to be watered regularly during the growing season and should be fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer. This plant can tolerate a range of soil types and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Watsonia Confusa is susceptible to a few pests and diseases. The most common pests are thrips, spider mites, and aphids. The most common diseases are bacterial wilt and fungal leaf spot. To prevent these problems, it is best to keep the plant well-watered and to remove any infected leaves.
Habitat
Watsonia Confusa is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Watsonia Confusa be grown indoors?
A: No, Watsonia Confusa needs full sun to grow and cannot be grown indoors.
Q: How often should Watsonia Confusa be watered?
A: Watsonia Confusa should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Q: How tall can Watsonia Confusa grow?
A: Watsonia Confusa can grow up to 1.5 meters tall.
Q: What is the blooming season for Watsonia Confusa?
A: Watsonia Confusa blooms in late spring and summer.
Related Plants
– Watsonia Borbonica- Watsonia Meriana- Watsonia Pillansii- Watsonia Marginata
References
– “Watsonia Confusa.” PlantZAfrica.com. Accessed on 10 June 2021. https://pza.sanbi.org/watsonia-confusa – “Watsonia Confusa.” Royal Horticultural Society. Accessed on 10 June 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/13745/Watsonia-confusa/Details
