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Corn Poppy and Portulaca Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loose, Well drained
Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shearing

Fertilizers

Compost, fertilize in growing season
Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance

Watering Corn Poppy and Portulaca

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

  • Watering Corn Poppy in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Corn Poppy in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Portulaca in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Portulaca in Winter: Average Water

Corn Poppy and Portulaca 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 Corn Poppy and Portulaca diseases is very important factor of Corn Poppy and Portulaca Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Corn Poppy: Red blotch
  • Portulaca: Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot and Stem rot

Corn Poppy and Portulaca Pruning

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

  • Corn Poppy pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads

  • Portulaca pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shearing

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Corn Poppy and Portulaca fertilizers are as follows:

  • Corn Poppy fertilizers: Compost and fertilize in growing season
  • Portulaca fertilizers: Requires high amount of nitrogen