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Encyclia and Poinsettia Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought

Watering Encyclia and Poinsettia

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

  • Watering Encyclia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Encyclia in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Poinsettia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Poinsettia in Winter: Average Water

Encyclia and Poinsettia 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 Encyclia and Poinsettia diseases is very important factor of Encyclia and Poinsettia Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Encyclia: Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs and Spider mites
  • Poinsettia: Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot and Rhizoctonia Root Rot

Encyclia and Poinsettia Pruning

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

  • Encyclia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves

  • Poinsettia pruning: Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Encyclia and Poinsettia fertilizers are as follows:

  • Encyclia fertilizers: fertilize in growing season, Phosphate and Requires high amount of nitrogen
  • Poinsettia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer