Planting and Growing Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Moist but well drained · Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Remove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn
Learn more →How to Propagate Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Propagate by division, see dividing irises for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Transplant Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Iris ensata 'Electric Rays' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
Thrives in moist, humus rich, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun. Suitable for planting at the edges of ponds and streams, or in a border where the soil does not dry out
Learn more →How to Repot Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne virus diseases and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, thrips and iris sawfly
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Iris ensata 'Electric Rays'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling