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Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Transplanting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Watering Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe

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

  • Watering Splendid Hibiscus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Splendid Hibiscus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Astilbe in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Astilbe in Winter: Average Water

Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe 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 Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe diseases is very important factor of Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Splendid Hibiscus: Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes and Whiteflies
  • Astilbe: Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt and Viruses

Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe Pruning

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

  • Splendid Hibiscus pruning: A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads

  • Astilbe pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Splendid Hibiscus and Astilbe fertilizers are as follows:

  • Splendid Hibiscus fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month and Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  • Astilbe fertilizers: fertilize in spring and organic fertlizers