Firecracker Penstemon

Eastern Redbud

Firecracker Penstemon and Eastern Redbud Care

Firecracker Penstemon

Eastern Redbud

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Watering Firecracker Penstemon and Eastern Redbud

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 Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud is as follows:

Watering Firecracker Penstemon in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Firecracker Penstemon in Winter: Average Water
Watering Eastern Redbud in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Eastern Redbud in Winter: Average Water

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

Firecracker Penstemon: Insects
Eastern Redbud: Caterpillars, Red blotch and Scale

Firecracker Penstemon and Eastern Redbud Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Firecracker Penstemon and Eastern Redbud care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Firecracker Penstemon and Eastern Redbud 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
Eastern Redbud pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Firecracker Penstemon and Eastern Redbud fertilizers are as follows:

Firecracker Penstemon fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 10-10-10 amount
Eastern Redbud fertilizers: fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen and slow-release fertilizers