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Step 1
Find a safe place to plant your African Iris. You want your African Iris to be in a area that is free of any kind of traffic. For example, you don't want to plant an African Iris in an area where there are a lot of bicyclists or hikers. This increases the possibility that your plant will get trampled on.
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Step 2
Water your African Iris regularly. During its initial growth, it is crucial that the African Iris gets plenty of water. Without proper moisture, the root system of your plant will not fully develop. As a result, your plant may not bloom as successfully as you’d hoped.
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Step 3
Make sure your African Iris gets sunlight. Without sunlight, these plants do not flourish. Make sure your plant is in an area that gets at least a little bit of sunlight.
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Step 4
Control the weeds near your plant. If there are weeds that are growing near or around your African Iris, make sure to regularly pull them. You want the area surrounding your plant to be weed free for the most part. Weeds can sap up all of the moisture and nutrition from the ground which will ultimately stunt the growth and lifespan of your plant.
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Step 5
Use a standard fertilizer. Once your African Iris has successfully developed it’s time to make sure that your plant gets the nutrition that it needs. Purchase a standard fertilizer from your home and garden store and regularly add fertilizer to the area that houses your African Iris. Except for the occasional watering and weed pulling, your African Iris is pretty self sufficient. Now it’s time to sit back and admire the beauty of this plant!
