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Coleus and Pachypodium Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering
Water less during winter, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp
Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
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Plant Tolerance

Wet Site
Drought

Watering Coleus and Pachypodium

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

  • Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Pachypodium in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pachypodium in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot
  • Pachypodium:

Coleus and Pachypodium Pruning

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

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

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

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

  • Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  • Pachypodium fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer