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Astilbe and Switchgrass Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction

Watering Astilbe and Switchgrass

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 Astilbe and Switchgrass Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Astilbe and Switchgrass 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 Astilbe and Switchgrass is as follows:

  • Watering Astilbe in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Astilbe in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Switchgrass in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Switchgrass in Winter: Average Water

Astilbe and Switchgrass 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 Astilbe and Switchgrass diseases is very important factor of Astilbe and Switchgrass Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Astilbe: Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt and Viruses
  • Switchgrass: Red blotch

Astilbe and Switchgrass Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Astilbe and Switchgrass care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Astilbe and Switchgrass pruning is done as follows:

  • Astilbe pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers

  • Switchgrass pruning: Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Astilbe and Switchgrass fertilizers are as follows:

  • Astilbe fertilizers: fertilize in spring and organic fertlizers
  • Switchgrass fertilizers: Nitrogen