How much sunlight does my American field pansy need?

American field 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my American field pansy?

American field pansy is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my American field pansy?

American field 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!

What is the growth pattern for American field pansy?

American field pansy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can American field pansy be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone American field pansy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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American field pansy

Q: Is American field pansy easy to care for?

American field pansy can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my American field pansy?

American field 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.

Also known as

American field pansy, Field pansy and Wild pansy

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Viola bicolor

Genus

Viola

Family

Violaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for American field pansy

Water

How often to water your American field pansy

American field 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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for American field pansy in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American field pansy: 1ft from a window

American field pansy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

American field pansy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American field pansy in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American field pansy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for American field 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 American field pansy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

American field pansy can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors