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Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Reduce watering in winter
1.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Watering Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus

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

  • Watering Elephant Bush in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Elephant Bush in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water

Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus 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 Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus diseases is very important factor of Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Elephant Bush: Pests and diseases free
  • Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites

Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus Pruning

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

  • Elephant Bush pruning: Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Cleistocactus pruning: No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Elephant Bush and Cleistocactus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Elephant Bush fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter
  • Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers