Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Watering Coconut Tree and Old Man 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 Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Coconut Tree and Old Man 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 Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus is as follows:
Watering Coconut Tree in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Coconut Tree in Winter: Average Water
Watering Old Man Cactus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Old Man Cactus in Winter: Average Water
Coconut Tree and Old Man 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 Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus diseases is very important factor of Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Coconut Tree: Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode and Stem bleeding disease
- Old Man Cactus: Red blotch
Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus pruning is done as follows:
Coconut Tree pruning: Cut limbs and Remove dead branches
Old Man Cactus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Coconut Tree and Old Man Cactus fertilizers are as follows:
- Coconut Tree fertilizers: Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and slow-release fertilizers
- Old Man Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer