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Cyclamen and Hedgehog Cactus Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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
Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
-

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained
-

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
-

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight
Full 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance

Watering Cyclamen and Hedgehog Cactus

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

  • Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
  • Hedgehog Cactus: Mealybugs and Scale insects

Cyclamen and Hedgehog Cactus Pruning

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

  • Hedgehog Cactus pruning: Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

  • Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer