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Cyclamen and Dianthus Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Cyclamen and Dianthus

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

  • Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Dianthus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Dianthus in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
  • Dianthus: Insects

Cyclamen and Dianthus Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Cyclamen and Dianthus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Cyclamen and Dianthus 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

  • Dianthus pruning: Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Dianthus fertilizers: Compost, organic fertlizers and Water soluble fertilizers