Wand Flower Plant Care
Dierama pendulum Baker
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Dierama pendulum, commonly known as fairy bell, hair bell and wedding bell, is a species of Iridaceae endemic to the Eastern Cape in South Africa and first collected in 1772 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg near Essenbos on the Kromme River or Kromrivier which flows down the Langkloof. In 1845 the genus Dierama was established by Karl Koch (1809-1879) based on this specimen.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Wand Flower?
Water Wand Flower every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Wand Flower Native To?
What Is the Wand Flower?
Wand Flower (Dierama pendulum) belongs to the Iridaceae family within the Dierama genus. Wand Flower is native to the Eastern Cape in South Africa and first collected in 1772 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg near Essenbos on the Kromme River or Kromrivier which flows down the Langkloof. Wand Flower is also known as Angel's Fishing Rod, Fairies' Fishing Rod.
Wand Flower displays a grass-like clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Wand Flower produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wand Flower?
Dierama pendulum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wand Flower Need?
Wand Flower thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wand Flower Prefer?
Dierama pendulum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Wand Flower prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wand Flower?
Well-draining, sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Wand Flower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wand Flower?
Feed Wand Flower every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Wand Flower?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Wand Flower?
Wand Flower can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cup-flowered angel's fishing rod plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Wand Flower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Wand Flower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Wand Flower?
Wand Flower is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Wand Flower Need?
Wand Flower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Wand Flower is native to the Eastern Cape in South Africa and first collected in 1772 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg near Essenbos on the Kromme River or Kromrivier which flows down the Langkloof. In cooler regions, grow Wand Flower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Wand Flower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Dierama genus — compare its care with other Dierama species on PlantoScan.
Dierama is part of the Iridaceae plant family — browse all Iridaceae genera and species.
Wand Flower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Dierama Species
Other Dierama species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dierama pendulum Baker, family Iridaceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 99. 1877 [1878 publ. 1877]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Wand Flower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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