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Pelargonium

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Pelargonium and African Iris Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

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

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity
Drought

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

  • Watering Pelargonium in Summer: Moderate

  • Watering Pelargonium in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering African Iris in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering African Iris in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Pelargonium: Red blotch and Whiteflies
  • African Iris: Nematodes and Scale

Pelargonium and African Iris Pruning

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

  • Pelargonium pruning: Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • African Iris pruning: Remove dead leaves

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

  • Pelargonium fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  • African Iris fertilizers: Any balanced general purpose fertilizer