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Chrysanthemum and Hedgehog Cactus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
1.5.2 Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Mealybugs, Scale insects
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance

Watering Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum and Hedgehog Cactus is as follows:

  • Watering Chrysanthemum in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Chrysanthemum in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Winter: Average Water

Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum and Hedgehog Cactus diseases is very important factor of Chrysanthemum and Hedgehog Cactus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Chrysanthemum: Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites and Thripes
  • Hedgehog Cactus: Mealybugs and Scale insects

Chrysanthemum and Hedgehog Cactus Pruning

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

  • Chrysanthemum pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth 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. Chrysanthemum and Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Chrysanthemum fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer