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Hylocereus and Echinopsis Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Mealybugs, Scale
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil

Watering Hylocereus and Echinopsis

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

  • Watering Hylocereus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Hylocereus in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Echinopsis in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Echinopsis in Winter: Less Watering

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

  • Hylocereus: Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds and Brown Rot
  • Echinopsis: Mealybugs and Scale

Hylocereus and Echinopsis Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hylocereus and Echinopsis care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hylocereus and Echinopsis 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

  • Echinopsis pruning: Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

  • Hylocereus fertilizers: 15-30-15 liquid fertilizer and Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  • Echinopsis fertilizers: fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer and Potassium