Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Pansy

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Popular cool-season annual known for large, colorful face-like flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Often called Pansies.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pansy
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species × Wittrockiana
Variety Green Leaf Cultivars
Origin Europe, Asia
Blooming Spring and Autumn, sometimes Winter in mild climates
Leaf Color Dark green foliage with variegated or solid flowers
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix enriched with organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water at base to prevent leaf rot

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; intense summer heat requires shading

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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