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Freesia and Zonal Geranium Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High
Medium

Watering Plants

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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought

Watering Freesia and Zonal Geranium

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

  • Watering Freesia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Freesia in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Winter: Less Watering

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

  • Freesia: Pests and diseases free
  • Zonal Geranium: Aphids and Whiteflies

Freesia and Zonal Geranium Pruning

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

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

  • Zonal Geranium pruning: Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth

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

  • Freesia fertilizers: 20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Potash
  • Zonal Geranium fertilizers: fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used