Sourwood and Cleistocactus Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Reduce watering in winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
  
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Sourwood 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 Sourwood and Cleistocactus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Sourwood 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 Sourwood and Cleistocactus is as follows:
Watering Sourwood in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Sourwood in Winter: Average Water
Watering Cleistocactus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cleistocactus in Winter: Average Water
Sourwood 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 Sourwood and Cleistocactus diseases is very important factor of Sourwood and Cleistocactus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Sourwood: Beetles
- Cleistocactus: Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs and Spider mites
Sourwood and Cleistocactus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Sourwood and Cleistocactus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Sourwood and Cleistocactus pruning is done as follows:
Sourwood pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
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. Sourwood and Cleistocactus fertilizers are as follows:
- Sourwood fertilizers: Nitrate based fertilizers
- Cleistocactus fertilizers: Fertilize the soil before planting and slow-release fertilizers