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Iris and Astilbe Care


Astilbe and Iris Care


Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting  
Divison, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Average Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
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Facts >>
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Watering Iris and Astilbe

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

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

Iris and Astilbe Pruning

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

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

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