Echinocactus

Hornbeam

Echinocactus and Hornbeam Care

Echinocactus

Hornbeam

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Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in summer, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Spider mites

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Watering Echinocactus and Hornbeam

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

Watering Echinocactus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Echinocactus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Hornbeam in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hornbeam in Winter: Average Water

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Echinocactus and Hornbeam 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 Echinocactus and Hornbeam diseases is very important factor of Echinocactus and Hornbeam Care. These plant's diseases are:

Echinocactus: Mealybugs and Spider mites
Hornbeam: Aphids, Caterpillars and Powdery mildew

Echinocactus and Hornbeam Pruning

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

Echinocactus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Hornbeam pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Echinocactus and Hornbeam fertilizers are as follows:

Echinocactus fertilizers: fertilize in summer and Potassium
Hornbeam fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen and Water soluble fertilizers