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Wild Pansy

4.5 out of 5 (12 experiences)

Blooms easily

Survivor

About Wild Pansy

Wild Pansy is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom and being a survivor with a whopping 3663 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Wild Pansy likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Wild Pansy belongs to the Viola genus, and is native to Europe and Asia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Viola tricolor

Genus

Viola

Family

Violaceae

Order

Malpighiales

Also known as

Johnny jump up, Heartsease, Heart's ease, Heart's delight, Tickle-my-fancy, Jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me, Come-and-cuddle-me, Three faces in a hood, Love-in-idleness, Pansy and Viola tricolor.

How to care for Wild Pansy

💦 Water

How often to water your Wild Pansy

Wild Pansy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Wild Pansy in your home

Wild Pansy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Wild Pansy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wild Pansy in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wild Pansy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Wild Pansy: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Wild Pansy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Wild Pansy is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Wild Pansy →

Common Wild Pansy Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Wild Pansy →

💦 Water Needs

Wild Pansy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Wild Pansy Water Frequency →

Wild Pansy Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Wild Pansy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Wild Pansy Light Requirements →

Wild Pansy Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Wild Pansy is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Wild Pansy doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Wild Pansy Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Wild Pansy does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Pots for Wild Pansy →

When and How to Successfully Repot Wild Pansy →

What Are Healthy Wild Pansy Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Wild Pansy should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌎 Native Region

Wild Pansy is native to Temperate Northern Hemisphere.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Wild Pansy grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Wild Pansy Lifecycle →

Wild Pansy Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Wild Pansy →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Wild Pansy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Wild Pansy Temperature Tolerance →

Wild Pansy Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Wild Pansy →

When to Plant Wild Pansy →

How to Plant Wild Pansy →

Where to Plant Wild Pansy →

Winter Care for Wild Pansy →

Best Companion Plants for Wild Pansy →

Is Wild Pansy a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Wild Pansy can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Wild Pansy, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Wild Pansy →

What Eats Wild Pansy? →

Care Summary for Wild Pansy

Wild Pansy

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Blooms easily 7

Survivor 5

Fast grower 3

Large, lush leaves 2

Browns easily 1

Easy to propagate 1

@Yeet

3 Plants

60 XP

Linden, NJ

03/28/2022

It’s cute and I love pantsys

Survivor

Blooms easily

Wild Pansy plant photo by Yeet named Big blue on Greg, the plant care app.

@Rachel

7 Plants

106 XP

Midvale, UT

08/02/2021

Kicking a$$ through this drought!

Survivor

Wild Pansy plant photo by Rachel named Sir Plancelot on Greg, the plant care app.

@Isobel

2 Plants

73 XP

Wellington

07/14/2021

she got bugs :(

Wild Pansy plant photo by Isobel named patricia on Greg, the plant care app.

@@hannahturtle

3 Plants

220 XP

05/16/2021

It’s so beautiful and sweet!

Wild Pansy plant photo by @hannahturtle named Aurora on Greg, the plant care app.

@Helen

2 Plants

107 XP

Morecambe, England

05/05/2021

Can’t really tell at this point whether it’s surviving or dying. When I first bought it it had one bloom but in the process of a week 4 more opened up! The only thing is it means it needs quite a bit more water than I’m comfortable giving it for fear of it becoming diseased so some days it looks completely dead but it perks straight up with water.

Browns easily

Blooms easily

Wild Pansy plant photo by Helen named Nemo on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Stacycole

5 Plants

66 XP

Granite Falls, WA

03/30/2021

This is the flower that my three year old picked out. It had so many buds on it when we got it from Walmart (Walmart plants don’t usually last long for me). It’s survived the wind and the heavy rain we get here. We even had snow a couple of times this week and a lot more hail than I’ve seen in previous years. It still has pretty flowers on it and looks nice and healthy.

Blooms easily