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Lilacs and Pentas Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Lilacs and Pentas

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

  • Watering Lilacs in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Lilacs in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Pentas in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pentas in Winter: Average Water

Lilacs and Pentas 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 Lilacs and Pentas diseases is very important factor of Lilacs and Pentas Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Lilacs: Powdery mildew, Slugs and Snails
  • Pentas: Red blotch

Lilacs and Pentas Pruning

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

  • Lilacs pruning: Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Pentas pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Lilacs and Pentas fertilizers are as follows:

  • Lilacs fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Pentas fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 13-13-13 amounts