Iris and Freesia Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Watering 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 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 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 Iris and Freesia is as follows:
Watering Iris in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Iris in Winter: Average Water
Watering Freesia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Freesia in Winter: Average Water
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 Iris and Freesia diseases is very important factor of Iris and Freesia Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Iris: Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases and Viruses
- Freesia: Pests and diseases free
Iris and Freesia Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Iris and Freesia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Iris and Freesia pruning is done as follows:
Iris pruning: Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning
Freesia pruning: Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Iris and Freesia fertilizers are as follows:
- Iris fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Freesia fertilizers: 20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Potash