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Autumn Crocus and Iris Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Slugs
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and Iris Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and Iris is as follows:

  • Watering Autumn Crocus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Autumn Crocus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Iris in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Iris in Winter: Average Water

Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and Iris diseases is very important factor of Autumn Crocus and Iris Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Autumn Crocus: Slugs
  • Iris: Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases and Viruses

Autumn Crocus and Iris Pruning

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

  • Autumn Crocus pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers 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. Autumn Crocus and Iris fertilizers are as follows:

  • Autumn Crocus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize in summer
  • Iris fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer