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Peacock flowers (Tigridia)
Also known as : Shell flowers, mexican shell flower
Peacock flowers plants are native to Central America, but are also found in warm-climate gardens and greenhouses worldwide. They are known for big, showy flowers in a variety of colors and patterns that fade after a single day. Some species are considered noxious weeds, however, as they are commonly host to crop diseases such as corm scab and mosaic virus of cabbages and turnips. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Peacock flowers
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Attributes of Peacock flowers
Plant Height
46 cm to 61 cm
Spread
10 cm to 13 cm
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Peacock flowers
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Iris
Genus
Peacock flowers
Distribution of Peacock flowers
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Distribution Map of Peacock flowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Peacock flowers
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Peacock flowers requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil with moderate moisture levels. Preferring a warmer climate, they thrive at temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Overwatering and poor drainage are common challenges, leading to bulb rot. Pests like aphids and red spider mites can be problematic. Seasonally, peacock flowers bulbs should be planted in spring, given consistent water in summer during growth, and in frost-prone areas, bulbs should be lifted and stored dry in autumn. Winter care generally involves protecting the bulbs from cold and damp conditions.
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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Peacock flowers?
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8 most common species：
Tiger flower
Tiger flower (Tigridia pavonia) is quite popular in lovers because of its remarkable color combinations that include shades of orange, pink, yellow, scarlet, and white with contrasting markings. Its three large one-color petals flank three small spotted petals that emerged from a speckled center cup. It's widely used as an ornamental plant.
Tiger flower 'Alba'
Tiger flower 'Alba' is a white-flowering cultivar of the Mexican Tiger Flower. It boasts highly attractive flowers with three white petals set around the patterned, pink central. The white color explains the name. The tall foliage is also decorative. Each flower lasts only for a day or two, but the flowers are produced in succession for several weeks.
Tiger flower 'Aurea'
Tiger flower 'Aurea' is a Tiger flower cultivar known for its bright golden-yellow blooms that have white centers speckled with red. In fact, 'Aurea' translates to 'Golden' in Latin, making it a perfect name for this cultivar. Other varieties normally have white or red flowers.
Tiger flower 'Lilacea'
Distinguished from other varieties of Tiger flower by its vibrant pink and maroon flowers, tiger flower 'Lilacea' is an erect, clump-forming cultivar that gardeners particularly like for adding vibrancy to gardens. It is a cross between the T. Pavonia and conchiflora varieties.
Tigridia augusta
Tigridia augusta is smaller than most Tigridia and produces beautiful purple flowers in late spring. This plant can be found growing wild at high altitudes in the altiplano highlands of central Mexico. Tigridia roots were known as cacomitl by the ancient Aztecs and they gave the flowers the name ocēlōxōchitl.
Tigridia dugesii
Tigridia dugesii is a striking species known for its vibrant, tri-petaled flowers which burst into a tapestry of intense colors during its brief summer bloom. Each brilliant petal features intricate patterning, a spectacle that is as fleeting as it is beautiful, with individual blossoms lasting just a day. Native to select highland regions, tigridia dugesii's bulbous roots empower it to thrive in rocky soils, where it eagerly soaks up the sun's rays.
Tigridia van-houttei
Tigridia van-houttei boasts a striking display of iridescent, tri-petaled flowers, each artfully adorned with spotted markings that evoke an exotic allure. These blooms emerge from sword-shaped foliage, a juxtaposition of softness and structure that thrives in well-drained soils kissed by full sun. The radiant blossoms, ephemeral yet memorable, open under the morning light and often retreat as the afternoon wanes, playing a fleeting game of peek-a-boo in gardens and wild spaces.
Tigridia meleagris
Tigridia meleagris, with its striking, butterfly-like flowers, displays a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and patterns. Each bloom, a fleeting spectacle, lasts just one day, vividly showcasing speckled petals that close at nightfall. It thrives in sunny conditions, the flamboyance of its flowers contrasting sharply against grass-like foliage, hinting at its need for well-drained soils to flourish.
All Species of Peacock flowers
Tiger flower
Tiger flower
Tiger flower (Tigridia pavonia) is quite popular in lovers because of its remarkable color combinations that include shades of orange, pink, yellow, scarlet, and white with contrasting markings. Its three large one-color petals flank three small spotted petals that emerged from a speckled center cup. It's widely used as an ornamental plant.
Tiger flower 'Alba'
Tiger flower 'Alba'
Tiger flower 'Alba' is a white-flowering cultivar of the Mexican Tiger Flower. It boasts highly attractive flowers with three white petals set around the patterned, pink central. The white color explains the name. The tall foliage is also decorative. Each flower lasts only for a day or two, but the flowers are produced in succession for several weeks.
Tiger flower 'Aurea'
Tiger flower 'Aurea'
Tiger flower 'Aurea' is a Tiger flower cultivar known for its bright golden-yellow blooms that have white centers speckled with red. In fact, 'Aurea' translates to 'Golden' in Latin, making it a perfect name for this cultivar. Other varieties normally have white or red flowers.
Tiger flower 'Lilacea'
Tiger flower 'Lilacea'
Distinguished from other varieties of Tiger flower by its vibrant pink and maroon flowers, tiger flower 'Lilacea' is an erect, clump-forming cultivar that gardeners particularly like for adding vibrancy to gardens. It is a cross between the T. Pavonia and conchiflora varieties.
Tigridia augusta
Tigridia augusta
Tigridia augusta is smaller than most Tigridia and produces beautiful purple flowers in late spring. This plant can be found growing wild at high altitudes in the altiplano highlands of central Mexico. Tigridia roots were known as cacomitl by the ancient Aztecs and they gave the flowers the name ocēlōxōchitl.
Tigridia dugesii
Tigridia dugesii
Tigridia dugesii is a striking species known for its vibrant, tri-petaled flowers which burst into a tapestry of intense colors during its brief summer bloom. Each brilliant petal features intricate patterning, a spectacle that is as fleeting as it is beautiful, with individual blossoms lasting just a day. Native to select highland regions, tigridia dugesii's bulbous roots empower it to thrive in rocky soils, where it eagerly soaks up the sun's rays.
Tigridia van-houttei
Tigridia van-houttei
Tigridia van-houttei boasts a striking display of iridescent, tri-petaled flowers, each artfully adorned with spotted markings that evoke an exotic allure. These blooms emerge from sword-shaped foliage, a juxtaposition of softness and structure that thrives in well-drained soils kissed by full sun. The radiant blossoms, ephemeral yet memorable, open under the morning light and often retreat as the afternoon wanes, playing a fleeting game of peek-a-boo in gardens and wild spaces.
Tigridia meleagris
Tigridia meleagris
Tigridia meleagris, with its striking, butterfly-like flowers, displays a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and patterns. Each bloom, a fleeting spectacle, lasts just one day, vividly showcasing speckled petals that close at nightfall. It thrives in sunny conditions, the flamboyance of its flowers contrasting sharply against grass-like foliage, hinting at its need for well-drained soils to flourish.
Tigridia coerulea
Tigridia coerulea
Tigridia coerulea boasts large, striking blossoms resembling a tiger's coat, with vibrant blue to violet petals marked by intricate patterns. Its flowers are ephemeral, often lasting just a day in the warmth of its native subtropical habitats. This bulbous plant thrives under full sun, with its sword-shaped foliage reaching up to embrace light, and prefers well-drained soils to flourish.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Peacock flowers
Tigridia
Also known as: Shell flowers, mexican shell flower
Peacock flowers plants are native to Central America, but are also found in warm-climate gardens and greenhouses worldwide. They are known for big, showy flowers in a variety of colors and patterns that fade after a single day. Some species are considered noxious weeds, however, as they are commonly host to crop diseases such as corm scab and mosaic virus of cabbages and turnips.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Peacock flowers
Feedback
Attributes of Peacock flowers
Plant Height
46 cm to 61 cm
Spread
10 cm to 13 cm
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Peacock flowers
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Iris Genus
Peacock flowers Distribution of Peacock flowers
Feedback
Distribution Map of Peacock flowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Peacock flowers
Feedback
Peacock flowers requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil with moderate moisture levels. Preferring a warmer climate, they thrive at temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Overwatering and poor drainage are common challenges, leading to bulb rot. Pests like aphids and red spider mites can be problematic. Seasonally, peacock flowers bulbs should be planted in spring, given consistent water in summer during growth, and in frost-prone areas, bulbs should be lifted and stored dry in autumn. Winter care generally involves protecting the bulbs from cold and damp conditions.
How to Water Peacock flowers?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Peacock flowers?
How to Plant Peacock flowers?
Exploring the Peacock flowers Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Tiger flower
Tiger flower (Tigridia pavonia) is quite popular in lovers because of its remarkable color combinations that include shades of orange, pink, yellow, scarlet, and white with contrasting markings. Its three large one-color petals flank three small spotted petals that emerged from a speckled center cup. It's widely used as an ornamental plant.
Tiger flower 'Alba'
Tiger flower 'Alba' is a white-flowering cultivar of the Mexican Tiger Flower. It boasts highly attractive flowers with three white petals set around the patterned, pink central. The white color explains the name. The tall foliage is also decorative. Each flower lasts only for a day or two, but the flowers are produced in succession for several weeks.
Tiger flower 'Aurea'
Tiger flower 'Aurea' is a Tiger flower cultivar known for its bright golden-yellow blooms that have white centers speckled with red. In fact, 'Aurea' translates to 'Golden' in Latin, making it a perfect name for this cultivar. Other varieties normally have white or red flowers.
Tiger flower 'Lilacea'
Distinguished from other varieties of Tiger flower by its vibrant pink and maroon flowers, tiger flower 'Lilacea' is an erect, clump-forming cultivar that gardeners particularly like for adding vibrancy to gardens. It is a cross between the T. Pavonia and conchiflora varieties.
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All Species of Peacock flowers
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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