Hydrangea and Kalanchoe Care

Watering Hydrangea and Kalanchoe

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

• Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering

• Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water

• Watering Kalanchoe in Summer: Moderate

• Watering Kalanchoe in Winter: Average Water

Hydrangea and Kalanchoe 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 Hydrangea and Kalanchoe diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Kalanchoe Care. These plant's diseases are:

• Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
• Kalanchoe: Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses and Red blotch

Hydrangea and Kalanchoe Pruning

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

• Hydrangea pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

• Kalanchoe pruning: Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hydrangea and Kalanchoe fertilizers are as follows:

• Hydrangea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
• Kalanchoe fertilizers: slow-release fertilizers