Dwarf Iris

Freesia

Dwarf Iris and Freesia Care

Dwarf Iris

Freesia

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Watering Dwarf Iris and Freesia

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

Watering Dwarf Iris in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Dwarf Iris in Winter: Average Water
Watering Freesia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Freesia in Winter: Average Water

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

Dwarf Iris: Red blotch
Freesia: Pests and diseases free

Dwarf Iris and Freesia Pruning

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

Dwarf Iris pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Freesia pruning: Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning

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

Dwarf Iris fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Freesia fertilizers: 20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Potash