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Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
1.4.2 In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought, Variety of soil types

Watering Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus

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 Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus 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 Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus is as follows:

  • Watering Giant Waterlily in Summer: Aquatic Plant

  • Watering Giant Waterlily in Winter: Aquatic Plant

  • Watering Chinese hibiscus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Chinese hibiscus in Winter: Average Water

Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus 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 Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus diseases is very important factor of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Giant Waterlily: Aphids and Snails
  • Chinese hibiscus: Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes and Whiteflies

Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done as follows:

  • Giant Waterlily pruning: Remove damaged leaves

  • Chinese hibiscus pruning: A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Giant Waterlily and Chinese hibiscus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Giant Waterlily fertilizers: No fertilizers needed
  • Chinese hibiscus fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month and Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms