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Buttonbush and Cleistocactus Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
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

Wet Site
Drought

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

  • Watering Buttonbush in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Buttonbush in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water

Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush and Cleistocactus diseases is very important factor of Buttonbush and Cleistocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Buttonbush: Red blotch
  • Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites

Buttonbush and Cleistocactus Pruning

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

  • Buttonbush pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves

  • Cleistocactus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Buttonbush and Cleistocactus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Buttonbush fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers