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English Boxwood and Lobelia Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought

Watering English Boxwood and Lobelia

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

  • Watering English Boxwood in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering English Boxwood in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Lobelia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Lobelia in Winter: Average Water

English Boxwood and Lobelia 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 English Boxwood and Lobelia diseases is very important factor of English Boxwood and Lobelia Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • English Boxwood: Mildew, Mites and Red blotch
  • Lobelia: Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot and Stem spot

English Boxwood and Lobelia Pruning

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

  • English Boxwood pruning: A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Lobelia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. English Boxwood and Lobelia fertilizers are as follows:

  • English Boxwood fertilizers: Compost and fertilize in growing season
  • Lobelia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer