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China Aster and Pentas Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts

Pests and Diseases

fungus
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering China Aster and Pentas

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

  • Watering China Aster in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering China Aster in Winter: Alternate Days

  • Watering Pentas in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pentas in Winter: Average Water

China Aster and Pentas 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 China Aster and Pentas diseases is very important factor of China Aster and Pentas Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • China Aster: fungus
  • Pentas: Red blotch

China Aster and Pentas Pruning

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

  • China Aster pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Pentas pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. China Aster and Pentas fertilizers are as follows:

  • China Aster fertilizers: Compost and Well-rotted manure
  • Pentas fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 13-13-13 amounts