Hylocereus

Cleistocactus Strausii

Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii Care

Hylocereus

Cleistocactus Strausii

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings

Reduce watering in winter

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

1.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

1.7 Pruning

Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

1.8 Fertilizers

15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site

Drought

Watering Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii

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

Watering Hylocereus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hylocereus in Winter: Less Watering
Watering Cleistocactus Strausii in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cleistocactus Strausii in Winter: Average Water

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Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii 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 Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii diseases is very important factor of Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii Care. These plant's diseases are:

Hylocereus: Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds and Brown Rot
Cleistocactus Strausii: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites

Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii Pruning

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

Hylocereus pruning: Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cleistocactus Strausii pruning: No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hylocereus and Cleistocactus Strausii fertilizers are as follows:

Hylocereus fertilizers: 15-30-15 liquid fertilizer and Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Cleistocactus Strausii fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers