Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Watering Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower
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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower is as follows:
Watering Himalayan Blue Poppy in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Himalayan Blue Poppy in Winter: Average Water
Watering Sunflower in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Sunflower in Winter: Average Water
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower diseases is very important factor of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Himalayan Blue Poppy: Downy mildew, Slugs and Snails
- Sunflower: Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows and Stem spot
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower pruning is done as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning: In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Sunflower pruning: Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Himalayan Blue Poppy and Sunflower fertilizers are as follows:
- Himalayan Blue Poppy fertilizers: Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
- Sunflower fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer