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Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
High
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Do not water excessively
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
1.8 Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Slugs
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought

Watering Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa

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

  • Watering Freesia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Freesia in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water

Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa diseases is very important factor of Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Freesia: Pests and diseases free
  • Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs

Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa Pruning

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

  • Freesia pruning: Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning

  • Mirabilis Jalapa pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Freesia and Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers are as follows:

  • Freesia fertilizers: 20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Potash
  • Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer