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Arbutus and Iris Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought

Watering Arbutus and Iris

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Arbutus and Iris Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Arbutus and Iris care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Arbutus and Iris is as follows:

  • Watering Arbutus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Arbutus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Iris in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Iris in Winter: Average Water

Arbutus and Iris Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Arbutus and Iris diseases is very important factor of Arbutus and Iris Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
  • Iris: Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases and Viruses

Arbutus and Iris Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Arbutus and Iris care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Arbutus and Iris pruning is done as follows:

  • Arbutus pruning: Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Iris pruning: Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Arbutus and Iris fertilizers are as follows:

  • Arbutus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season
  • Iris fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer