Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Scale insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt
  
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Watering Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus
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 Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus is as follows:
Watering Capsicum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Capsicum in Winter: Average Water
Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Summer: Average Water
Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Winter: Average Water
Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus diseases is very important factor of Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Capsicum: Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew and Red blotch
- Hedgehog Cactus: Mealybugs and Scale insects
Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done as follows:
Capsicum pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots
Hedgehog Cactus pruning: Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Capsicum and Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers are as follows:
- Capsicum fertilizers: fertilize in growing season and Requires high amount of nitrogen
- Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer