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Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Less 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity

Watering Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria

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

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Gasteria in Summer: Less Watering

  • Watering Gasteria in Winter: Average Water

Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria 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 Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria diseases is very important factor of Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Hedgehog Cactus: Mealybugs and Scale insects
  • Gasteria: Fusarium root rot and Red blotch

Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria Pruning

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

  • Hedgehog Cactus pruning: Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Gasteria pruning: Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hedgehog Cactus and Gasteria fertilizers are as follows:

  • Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Gasteria fertilizers: Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil