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Crocus and Pentas Care

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1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

Watering Crocus and Pentas

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

  • Watering Crocus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Crocus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Pentas in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pentas in Winter: Average Water

Crocus and Pentas 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 Crocus and Pentas diseases is very important factor of Crocus and Pentas Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Crocus: Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire and Tulip Viruses
  • Pentas: Red blotch

Crocus and Pentas Pruning

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

  • Crocus pruning: No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning

  • Pentas pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Crocus and Pentas fertilizers are as follows:

  • Crocus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Pentas fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 13-13-13 amounts