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Mirabilis Jalapa and Sapodilla Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
1.8 Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Watering Mirabilis Jalapa and Sapodilla

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 Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla is as follows:

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Sapodilla in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Sapodilla in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs
  • Sapodilla: Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch and Rust

Mirabilis Jalapa and Sapodilla Pruning

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

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

  • Sapodilla pruning: Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Mirabilis Jalapa and Sapodilla fertilizers are as follows:

  • Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  • Sapodilla fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer and Compost