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Hylocereus and Gasteria Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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
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 leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity

Watering Hylocereus and Gasteria

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

  • Watering Hylocereus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Hylocereus in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Gasteria in Summer: Less Watering

  • Watering Gasteria in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Hylocereus: Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds and Brown Rot
  • Gasteria: Fusarium root rot and Red blotch

Hylocereus and Gasteria Pruning

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

  • Gasteria pruning: Remove dead leaves

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

  • Hylocereus fertilizers: 15-30-15 liquid fertilizer and Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  • Gasteria fertilizers: Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil