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Heliconia and Zonal Geranium Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

Fertilize every two months
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Salt
Drought

Watering Heliconia 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 Heliconia 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 Heliconia 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 Heliconia and Zonal Geranium is as follows:

  • Watering Heliconia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Heliconia in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Winter: Less Watering

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

  • Heliconia: Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch and Soft scales
  • Zonal Geranium: Aphids and Whiteflies

Heliconia and Zonal Geranium Pruning

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

  • Heliconia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

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

  • Heliconia fertilizers: Fertilize every two months
  • Zonal Geranium fertilizers: fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used