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Cyclamen and Hoodia 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, Seedlings
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 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
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 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
No pruning needed in the early stages
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas

Watering Cyclamen and Hoodia

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

  • Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Hoodia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Hoodia in Winter: Once a week

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

  • Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
  • Hoodia: Red blotch

Cyclamen and Hoodia Pruning

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

  • Hoodia pruning: No pruning needed in the early stages

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

  • Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Hoodia fertilizers: No fertilizers needed