Cyclamen

Astilbe

Cyclamen and Astilbe Care

Cyclamen

Astilbe

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Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Divison, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Watering Cyclamen and Astilbe

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

Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water
Watering Astilbe in Summer: Average Water
Watering Astilbe in Winter: Average Water

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Cyclamen and Astilbe 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 Cyclamen and Astilbe diseases is very important factor of Cyclamen and Astilbe Care. These plant's diseases are:

Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
Astilbe: Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt and Viruses

Cyclamen and Astilbe Pruning

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

Cyclamen pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Astilbe pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Cyclamen and Astilbe fertilizers are as follows: