Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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dwarf crested iris · Pests & diseases
dwarf crested iris · Iris cristata
Also known as: lady's calamus
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Or grow in a container under glass, keep just moist during dormancy
Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling