Butterfly Iris

Epidendrum

Butterfly Iris and Epidendrum Care

Butterfly Iris

Epidendrum

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting

Divison, Stem Planting

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

1.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Not Available

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

1.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

1.8 Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Watering Butterfly Iris and Epidendrum

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

Watering Butterfly Iris in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Butterfly Iris in Winter: Average Water
Watering Epidendrum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Epidendrum in Winter: Ample Water

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

Butterfly Iris: Red blotch
Epidendrum: Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses and Whiteflies

Butterfly Iris and Epidendrum Pruning

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

Butterfly Iris pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage
Epidendrum pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Butterfly Iris fertilizers: Apply N-P-K
Epidendrum fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles and Water soluble fertilizers