Neomarica caerulea (Ker Gawl.) Sprague 1928, commonly called Giant Walking Iris, Twelve Apostles, Apostle Plant or Brazilian Iris is a tropical plant from the Iris family (Iridaceae), native to Brazil.

The name Twelve Apostels or Apostel Plant refers to the belief that the plant will not flower until it has at least 12 leaves. The other common name, Walking Iris, refers to a habit of that plants. After the stunning flowers has been pollinated, new plantlets will appear and through the weight the stalks are bend toward the ground, where the young plantlets can establish their roots. The Giant Walking Iris (Neomarica caerulea) isn`t only cultivated for their spectacular flowers, but also for their attractive foliage,
which reach lengths up to 1 meter.

The slightly fragrant Neomarica caerulea flowers get a size of about 10 cm across, but last only for one day. Doesn`t matter, the bulbous plant flowers constantly from February - August. The Giant Walking Iris (Neomarica caerulea) requires a location in full sun to partial shade and regularly waterings. The tropical plant tolerates temperatures until about - 6°C and is considered as an easy to care plant.

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Image: Giant Walking Iris (Neomarica caerulea)

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Image: Giant Walking Iris (Neomarica caerulea)