Oleander and Iris Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Watering Oleander and Iris
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 Oleander and Iris Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Oleander and Iris 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 Oleander and Iris is as follows:
Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water
Watering Iris in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Iris in Winter: Average Water
Oleander and Iris 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 Oleander and Iris diseases is very important factor of Oleander and Iris Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects
- Iris: Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases and Viruses
Oleander and Iris Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Oleander and Iris care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Oleander and Iris pruning is done as follows:
Oleander pruning: Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots
Iris pruning: Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Oleander and Iris fertilizers are as follows:
- Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium
- Iris fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer