Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Watering Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus
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 Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus is as follows:
Watering Lisianthus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Lisianthus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Dwarf Papyrus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Dwarf Papyrus in Winter: Average Water
Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus diseases is very important factor of Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Lisianthus: Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight and Tobacco mosaic
- Dwarf Papyrus: Red blotch
Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done as follows:
Lisianthus pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads
Dwarf Papyrus pruning: No pruning needed
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Lisianthus and Dwarf Papyrus fertilizers are as follows:
- Lisianthus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Dwarf Papyrus fertilizers: can go long without fertilizers