Bromeliad

Hippeastrum

Bromeliad and Hippeastrum Care

Bromeliad

Hippeastrum

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Care

Where to Plant?

Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division

Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Moist but well drained, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant

Watering Bromeliad and Hippeastrum

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

Watering Bromeliad in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Bromeliad in Winter: Average Water
Watering Hippeastrum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hippeastrum in Winter: Average Water

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Bromeliad and Hippeastrum 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 Bromeliad and Hippeastrum diseases is very important factor of Bromeliad and Hippeastrum Care. These plant's diseases are:

Bromeliad: Pests and diseases free
Hippeastrum: Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs and Snails

Bromeliad and Hippeastrum Pruning

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

Bromeliad pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Hippeastrum pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Bromeliad and Hippeastrum fertilizers are as follows:

Bromeliad fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Hippeastrum fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and Requires high amount of nitrogen