Outdoor, bright shade or morning sun; afternoon shade in dubai summers
Flax Lily
A variegated flax lily, 20 to 30 cm, with upright cream-striped leaves, for low borders and planters. Bright shade or morning sun, with afternoon shade in summer.
AED 39each, 20-30 cm
Prices include 5% VAT.
Height:
Quantity
- Flax Lily, 20-30 cm × 1
- AED 39
- Total
- AED 39
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- Light
- Bright shade or morning sun; afternoon shade in Dubai summers
- Water
- Every 2–3 days in summer, once or twice a week in winter; keep lightly moist but not soggy
- Size
- 20–30 cm
- Where
- Outdoor
Why people love it
- Variegated strappy leaves stay tidy and clump nicely.
- It handles part shade and bright spots.
- It suits borders, edges and shaded planters.
- Small blue flowers are followed by purple berries.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- Berries can be a problem if eaten.
- Strappy cream-edged leaves brown at the tips in July sun.
- The clump looks rough if summer watering is skipped for days.
About this plant
Variegated flax lily, Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', forms neat clumps of upright, strap-shaped leaves with crisp cream and green stripes. It can produce small blue flowers followed by blue-purple berries. The species is native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
In Dubai it does best with some protection. It grows well in bright shade or morning sun with afternoon shade, but full summer sun in exposed inland gardens can scorch the leaf tips. It tolerates heat and humidity, and it prefers soil that drains well and stays lightly moist. It is evergreen and low maintenance once settled.
It works as a low edging along paths, in mass plantings under trees, in shaded courtyard beds and in planters on balconies and terraces. We offer it at 20–30 cm, a size suited to planting in groups.
- Sizes
- 20 cm
- Light
- Bright shade or morning sun; afternoon shade in Dubai summers
- Water
- Every 2–3 days in summer, once or twice a week in winter; keep lightly moist but not soggy
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Flax Lily, Dianella and Dianella tasmanica).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Flax Lily? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Flax Lily healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright shade or morning sun; afternoon shade in Dubai summers. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2–3 days in summer, once or twice a week in winter; keep lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: well-draining sandy loam improved with compost. Feeding: balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and early autumn. Common mistake: planting in full afternoon sun, which burns the cream leaf stripes. Where it works: path edging, beds under trees, shaded courtyards, balcony and terrace planters.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Flax Lily, Dianella and Dianella tasmanica). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Flax Lily FAQs
Can flax lily take full sun in Dubai?
It prefers morning sun or bright shade. Full afternoon sun in summer can scorch the leaves.
How big does it grow?
It forms clumps around 40–60 cm tall and spreads slowly over time.
How far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 30–40 cm apart for a continuous border.
Is it toxic to pets?
Dianella is not listed in the ASPCA database. Its berries are best kept away from pets; check with your vet if you have pets.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.