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Pride of India and Mirabilis Jalapa Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Slugs
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought

Watering Pride of India and Mirabilis Jalapa

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 Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa is as follows:

  • Watering Pride of India in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Pride of India in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Pride of India: Aphids, Bacteria wilt and Downy mildew
  • Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs

Pride of India and Mirabilis Jalapa Pruning

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

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

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

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Pride of India and Mirabilis Jalapa 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
  • Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer