Iris and Pansy Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Watering Iris and Pansy
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 Pansy Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Iris and Pansy 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 Pansy is as follows:
Watering Iris in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Iris in Winter: Average Water
Watering Pansy in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Pansy in Winter: Average Water
Iris and Pansy 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 Pansy diseases is very important factor of Iris and Pansy Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Iris: Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases and Viruses
- Pansy: Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails and Spot anthracnose
Iris and Pansy Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Iris and Pansy care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Iris and Pansy pruning is done as follows:
Iris pruning: Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning
Pansy pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Iris and Pansy fertilizers are as follows:
- Iris fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Pansy fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer