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Cleistocactus and Petunia Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Cleistocactus and Petunia

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

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Petunia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Petunia in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites
  • Petunia: Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt and Viruses

Cleistocactus and Petunia Pruning

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

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

  • Petunia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

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

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