Bulbophyllum

Hippeastrum

Bulbophyllum and Hippeastrum Care

Bulbophyllum

Hippeastrum

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Not Available

Acidic, Neutral

1.5.2 Soil Type

Not Available

Loam, Sand

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

1.7 Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

1.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers

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

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Not Available

Deer resistant

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

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

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

Bulbophyllum: Red blotch
Hippeastrum: Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs and Snails

Bulbophyllum and Hippeastrum Pruning

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

Bulbophyllum pruning: Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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. Bulbophyllum and Hippeastrum fertilizers are as follows:

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