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Mirabilis Jalapa and Pentas Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
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
1.8 Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

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

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Pentas in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pentas in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs
  • Pentas: Red blotch

Mirabilis Jalapa and Pentas Pruning

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

  • Mirabilis Jalapa pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground

  • 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. Mirabilis Jalapa and Pentas fertilizers are as follows:

  • Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  • Pentas fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 13-13-13 amounts