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Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach

Cleistocactus
Cleistocactus



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Malabar Spinach and Cleistocactus Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Reduce watering in winter

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Malabar Spinach and Cleistocactus

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

  • Watering Malabar Spinach in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Malabar Spinach in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Malabar Spinach: Aphids
  • Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites

Malabar Spinach and Cleistocactus Pruning

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

  • Malabar Spinach pruning: Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves

  • Cleistocactus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Malabar Spinach fertilizers: Nitrogen
  • Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers