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Cleistocactus and Nutmeg Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Frost

Watering Cleistocactus and Nutmeg

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

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Nutmeg in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Nutmeg in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites
  • Nutmeg: Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew and Red blotch

Cleistocactus and Nutmeg Pruning

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

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

  • Nutmeg pruning: In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers
  • Nutmeg fertilizers: fertilize in spring and Nitrogen