Pansy: Diseases and Remedies (Viola x wittrockiana)

NOTE: In this article, Pansy and Viola x wittrockiana may be used interchangeably; in fact, Viola x wittrockiana is the botanical name for Pansy.

Panchos are vigorous, fast-growing flowers with almost heart-shaped petals in bright colors or bi-colors, often with face-like center markings, and the gardener knows them as vigorous, fast-growing flowers with almost heart-shaped petals in bright colors or bi-color Panthes have been bred that are better able to stand up to cold weather, but there hasn’t been much luck in producing more heat tolerant varieties. Pansies are usually grown as annuals.

They can be grown as biennials in zones that have mild winters. They are a great choice for containers during the early and late season. As the bulb foliage begins to fade, they complement spring-flowering bulbs in the garden. If they do get very tall, they will flop or cascade a bit.

Why does my Viola x wittrockiana roots have rot?

If left untreated, root rot on your Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) can be fatal. For this reason, if the symptoms appear, we highly advise that you adhere to our recommendations to keep your plant alive: Blackened and softened roots.
Pansy

Why does my Pansy have gray mold spots?

Gray mold spots are a specific fungus that regularly harms flowers and spreads swiftly. If you notice any brown (or gray) spots, this fungus is probably to cause. You risk your plant dying if you ignore these warning indications.

Our Solution

The solution is quite logical when you know the cause of the problem. Most of the time, it is due to overwater of the Viola x wittrockiana. We advise you to remove the infected parts of the plant, cut off the infected roots and leaves, then repot your plant using sterile potting soil and a clean pot.

Why does my Pansy have leaf spots?

Leaf If your plants exhibit symptoms like rapid color changes in the leaves or leaves that wilt or droop, we give you all the information you need to recognize them and rescue your plants. For owners of Pansy, this kind of illness is among the most distressing.

Why are my Pansy leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves are arguably the most prevalent issue in the gardening world. Overwatering or a lack of nutrients are the 2 main causes of this issue.

Reduce your watering frequency when you fear your plants are being overwatered, and follow these steps to determine whether they may be lacking in nutrients:

Here are some signs of yellowing caused by the many deficiencies on the Viola x wittrockiana in question:

  • Magnesium deficiency starts as yellow patches between leaf veins on older leaves. Veins stay green as yellow moves from the leaf center out. Leaf edges turn yellow last.
  • Iron deficiency also shows as yellowing between leaf veins, but it hits young leaves on plant tops and branch tips first.
  • The newest leaves are first affected by sulfur deficiency, rendering them completely yellow.
  • Leaf edges turning bright yellow but inside leaf remaining green are signs of potassium insufficiency. The symptoms first appear on older leaves, and the leaf edges quickly become dark.
  • Nitrogen deficiency shows up as a general yellowing. Older, inner leaves turn yellow first. As it progresses, yellowing moves outward, eventually reaching young leaves, too.

Our Solution

According to the symptoms mentioned above, you just have to act accordingly. You can reduce your watering frequency, or fix a deficiency in Potassium, or Nitrogen, for that, you just have to buy a special soil for your deficiency, a consultant in a gardening store will know perfectly well how to inform you.

Is my Pansy sunburned?

You can easily tell if your Pansy (your Viola x wittrockiana) has a sunburn. In this case, your plant will change color, starting to turn yellow or white, much like it does on us.

Sunburned

The leaves of your Pansy can also change color in case it gets too much water or not enough light, as we saw above.

The bottom of the yellow leaves with a shaded area closer to the base can be examined to determine if they have been sunburned. If this part remains greener, the yellow leaf is most likely sunburned and not something else.

Why are my Pansy leaves turning brown?

A plant’s browning leaves are typically a symptom that it has been sunburned and has been exposed to excessive amounts of direct sunlight. Don’t worry; your plant probably won’t perish as a result, but its growth will be negatively impacted.

Should I leave my Viola x wittrockiana in direct sunlight?

No! If your Viola x wittrockiana (or Pansy) has the symptoms described above, don’t leave it in direct sunlight, that’s the reason why your Pansy is in such a state!

Our Solution

The remedy, as said in the paragraph above, is simple: just move your plant’s Pansy out of direct sunlight. Your plant should swiftly re-grow with this strategy and appropriate watering.

Why are my Viola x wittrockiana leaves drooping or wilting ?

In most cases, this happens when your Viola x wittrockiana lacks water. This is especially the case for large plants, naturally they need more water than others.

Drooping

You may quickly determine if your Viola x wittrockiana plant needs water by under-weighing its pot; if it seems light, the soil and roots are probably fairly dry and require water.

Our Solution

If the soil in your plant’s pot is completely dry, you will need to start by moistening it so that the roots will also benefit from the water. A common mistake is to drown the Pansy right after a dry period thinking that it needs a lot of water.

This is the case, but giving too much water at once is the best way to finish it off, you should actually water the soil normally, resuming a quiet watering rhythm.

Caring Tips for Viola x wittrockiana

Water Occasionally

Your plant needs water to survive, but it’s crucial to balance the amount and timing of watering. As we previously mentioned, overwatering could be catastrophic for your Viola x wittrockiana.

You can tell if your plant needs water by touching the soil; if it still feels damp, it’s usually preferable to wait a few more days.

Always keep temperatures stable

Maintaining a consistent temperature for your Viola x wittrockiana is also a good idea, especially if it is kept indoors. At GreenShack, we typically advise reserving a temperature between 65 and 85 degrees F. Of course, avoid positioning your Viola x wittrockiana close to air conditioners, radiators, or other sources of hot or cold air.

Keep your Pansy Dust-Free

This one concerns indoor plants, just like on your furniture, dust is also deposited on the leaves of your indoor plants, the problem is that it can prevent them from receiving the necessary light, this would slow down (or even stop) the photosynthesis process, and eventually, they would lose their colors.

For your Pansy, this would be a true descent into hell, and it would also appease the pests.

Take a microfiber cloth and gently massage the plant’s leaves to get rid of the dust. Use a damp cloth to make dust removal easier, but avoid using corrosive materials like rubbing alcohol!

Keep drainage in mind

If you have a tendency to overwater, you need to keep an eye on your drainage, we advise you to opt for a pot with drainage holes if it is not already the case and a saucer.

If your pots don’t already have holes in them, you can add volcanic rocks (or any other pebbles with holes) to the bottom of your pot in the meantime. This will assist in creating a channel and keep the water from pooling there for an extended period of time, protecting the roots from decay.