Firecracker Penstemon

Bishop's Weed

Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed Care

Firecracker Penstemon

Bishop's Weed

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Rich

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Watering Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed

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 Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed is as follows:

Watering Firecracker Penstemon in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Firecracker Penstemon in Winter: Average Water
Watering Bishop's Weed in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Bishop's Weed in Winter: Average Water

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Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed diseases is very important factor of Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed Care. These plant's diseases are:

Firecracker Penstemon: Insects
Bishop's Weed: Red blotch

Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed pruning is done as follows:

Firecracker Penstemon pruning: No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads
Bishop's Weed pruning: Prune after flowering

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Firecracker Penstemon and Bishop's Weed fertilizers are as follows:

Firecracker Penstemon fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 10-10-10 amount
Bishop's Weed fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium