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Schlumbergera and Echinocactus Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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Well drained

Sun Exposure

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Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas

Watering Schlumbergera and Echinocactus

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

  • Watering Schlumbergera in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Schlumbergera in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Echinocactus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Echinocactus in Winter: Average Water

Schlumbergera and Echinocactus 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 Schlumbergera and Echinocactus diseases is very important factor of Schlumbergera and Echinocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Schlumbergera: Red blotch
  • Echinocactus: Mealybugs and Spider mites

Schlumbergera and Echinocactus Pruning

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

  • Schlumbergera pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Echinocactus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Schlumbergera and Echinocactus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Schlumbergera fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Echinocactus fertilizers: fertilize in summer and Potassium