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Pride of India
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Pride of India and Cleistocactus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought

Watering Pride of India and Cleistocactus

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 Pride of India and Cleistocactus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Pride of India and Cleistocactus 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 Pride of India and Cleistocactus is as follows:

  • Watering Pride of India in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pride of India in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water

Pride of India and Cleistocactus 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 Pride of India and Cleistocactus diseases is very important factor of Pride of India and Cleistocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Pride of India: Aphids, Bacteria wilt and Downy mildew
  • Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites

Pride of India and Cleistocactus Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Pride of India and Cleistocactus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Pride of India and Cleistocactus pruning is done as follows:

  • Pride of India pruning: Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots

  • Cleistocactus pruning: No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Pride of India and Cleistocactus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Pride of India fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  • Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers