Hatiora and Cleistocactus Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
Reduce watering in winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Hatiora and Cleistocactus
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 Hatiora and Cleistocactus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hatiora and Cleistocactus 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 Hatiora and Cleistocactus is as follows:
Watering Hatiora in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hatiora in Winter: Average Water
Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water
Hatiora and Cleistocactus 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 Hatiora and Cleistocactus diseases is very important factor of Hatiora and Cleistocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Hatiora: Mealybugs
- Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites
Hatiora and Cleistocactus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Hatiora and Cleistocactus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hatiora and Cleistocactus pruning is done as follows:
Hatiora pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Cleistocactus pruning: No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hatiora and Cleistocactus fertilizers are as follows:
- Hatiora fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount and Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
- Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers