Aster and Cleistocactus Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Reduce watering in winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Aster and Cleistocactus
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Aster and Cleistocactus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Aster and Cleistocactus care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Aster and Cleistocactus is as follows:
Watering Aster in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Aster in Winter: Average Water
Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water
Aster and Cleistocactus Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Aster and Cleistocactus diseases is very important factor of Aster and Cleistocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Aster: Red blotch
- Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites
Aster and Cleistocactus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Aster and Cleistocactus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Aster and Cleistocactus pruning is done as follows:
Aster pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Cleistocactus pruning: No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Aster and Cleistocactus fertilizers are as follows:
- Aster fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers