Coleus and Bilimbi Care

Watering Coleus and Bilimbi

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

• Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering

• Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water

• Watering Bilimbi in Summer: Lots of watering

• Watering Bilimbi in Winter: Average Water

Coleus and Bilimbi 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 Coleus and Bilimbi diseases is very important factor of Coleus and Bilimbi Care. These plant's diseases are:

• Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot
• Bilimbi: Nematodes, Red blotch and Trunk Rot

Coleus and Bilimbi Pruning

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

• Coleus pruning: cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems

• Bilimbi pruning: cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Coleus and Bilimbi fertilizers are as follows:

• Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer
• Bilimbi fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts and Compost