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Guzmania and Coleus Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Container
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Damp

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Wet Site

Watering Guzmania and Coleus

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

  • Watering Guzmania in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Guzmania in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water

Guzmania and Coleus 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 Guzmania and Coleus diseases is very important factor of Guzmania and Coleus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Guzmania: Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot and Red blotch
  • Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot

Guzmania and Coleus Pruning

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

  • Guzmania pruning: Remove damaged leaves

  • Coleus pruning: cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Guzmania and Coleus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Guzmania fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and slow-release fertilizers
  • Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer