Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
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, Remove hanging branches
  
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
  
Ammonium Nitrate
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Watering Pentas and Heather
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 Pentas and Heather Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Pentas and Heather 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 Pentas and Heather is as follows:
Watering Pentas in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Pentas in Winter: Average Water
Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water
Pentas and Heather 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 Pentas and Heather diseases is very important factor of Pentas and Heather Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Pentas: Red blotch
- Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt
Pentas and Heather Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Pentas and Heather care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Pentas and Heather pruning is done as follows:
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
Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Pentas and Heather fertilizers are as follows:
- Pentas fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 13-13-13 amounts
- Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate