Coleus Forskohlii Care

Coleus Forskohlii

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

1.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

1.4.2 In Summer

Ample Water

1.4.3 In Spring

Average Water

1.4.4 In Winter

Moderate

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

1.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Moist

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Damp

1.6 Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Partial Sun

1.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

1.8 Fertilizers

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Not Available

Watering Coleus Forskohlii

Plants need water, but the watering amount varies in different plants. Summer Plants does not need much watering but some Vegetables plant does need lots of water. Watering should be in an optimum amount for plant's healthy growth. For proper watering, first find the type of soil and type of soil drainage favorable for the plant. Watering is one of the major factors of Coleus Forskohlii care. A caring gardener should always know the amount of water needed for respective plants. Watering Coleus Forskohlii requirements are as follows:

In summer: Ample Water
In Winter: Moderate

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Coleus Forskohlii Pruning

Coleus Forskohlii pruning and providing its soil with proper fertilizers is an important part of caring it. Pruning or trimming helps the plant grow faster and stays upright. For better pruning know about minimum height and width in Coleus Forskohlii Information. The important thing is to know when to prune and where to prune. Generally pruning can be done all over the year. But pruning of flowering plants is different than fruiting plants. Almost all fruiting plants should be pruned while they are dormant. To ensure good growth of your plant we recommend you the best fertilizers which are needed. It is very necessary to mix fertilizers in plant soil, especially when the type of soil is poor. But beware! It is very important to understand the kind of fertilizers needed for every plant you are going to plant. Wrongly fertilizing the plant may dry and burn it. Pruning and fertilizers for Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:

Coleus Forskohlii Pruning: Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves
Coleus Forskohlii Fertilizers: 10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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Coleus Forskohlii Diseases

While taking Coleus Forskohlii care, its diseases should be taken into consideration as it affects the health of the plant. Pests and diseases cause harm to the plant. It might be decaying of its roots, infecting leaves, causing yellowish color, mushy spots and holes or infecting its stem. Diseases like fungi grow rapidly by consuming nutrition from plants. All these factors reduce the plant's life span. If you know what kind of diseases can occur to the plant, it will help you to find right cure and reduce the harm. So, identifying the disease and curing the plant with the right kind of pesticide is basic thing every gardener should know to ensure success in gardening. Coleus Forskohlii diseases are Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot and Verticillium Wilt.

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