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Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil

Watering Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis

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

  • Watering Orchid Cactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Orchid Cactus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Echinopsis in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Echinopsis in Winter: Less Watering

Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis 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 Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis diseases is very important factor of Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Orchid Cactus: Red blotch
  • Echinopsis: Mealybugs and Scale

Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis pruning is done as follows:

  • Orchid Cactus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Echinopsis pruning: Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Orchid Cactus and Echinopsis fertilizers are as follows:

  • Orchid Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Echinopsis fertilizers: fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer and Potassium