Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
  
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick
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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick is as follows:
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water
Watering Quickstick in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Quickstick in Winter: Average Water
Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick 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 Quickstick diseases is very important factor of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs
- Quickstick: Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab and Scorch
Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick pruning is done as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground
Quickstick pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Mirabilis Jalapa and Quickstick fertilizers are as follows:
- Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
- Quickstick fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and Requires high amount of nitrogen