Hydrangea and Kalanchoe Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Light
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
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