Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
  
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash
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 Winter Squash 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 Winter Squash 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 Winter Squash is as follows:
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water
Watering Winter Squash in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Winter Squash in Winter: Average Water
Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash 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 Winter Squash diseases is very important factor of Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs
- Winter Squash: Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot and Soft scales
Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash pruning is done as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground
Winter Squash pruning: Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Mirabilis Jalapa and Winter Squash fertilizers are as follows:
- Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
- Winter Squash fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen and Phosphate