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Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow

Coleus Forskohlii
Coleus Forskohlii



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Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
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
Do not water excessively
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
1.7 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, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Watering Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii

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

  • Watering Hibiscus Lesser Mallow in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Hibiscus Lesser Mallow in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Coleus Forskohlii in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Coleus Forskohlii in Winter: Moderate

Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii diseases is very important factor of Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Hibiscus Lesser Mallow: Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes and Whiteflies
  • Coleus Forskohlii: Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot and Verticillium Wilt

Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii Pruning

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

  • Hibiscus Lesser Mallow 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

  • Coleus Forskohlii pruning: Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Coleus Forskohlii fertilizers are as follows:

  • Hibiscus Lesser Mallow 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
  • Coleus Forskohlii fertilizers: 10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer