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Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available

Watering Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii

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

  • Watering Bitter Gourd in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Bitter Gourd in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Coleus Forskohlii in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Coleus Forskohlii in Winter: Moderate

Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii diseases is very important factor of Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Bitter Gourd: Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot and Red spider mite
  • Coleus Forskohlii: Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot and Verticillium Wilt

Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done as follows:

  • Bitter Gourd pruning: Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Coleus Forskohlii pruning: Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Bitter Gourd and Coleus Forskohlii fertilizers are as follows:

  • Bitter Gourd fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potassium
  • Coleus Forskohlii fertilizers: 10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer