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Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division
Divison, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer

Fertilizers

Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought

Watering Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox

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

  • Watering Switchgrass in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Switchgrass in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Creeping Phlox in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Creeping Phlox in Winter: Average Water

Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox 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 Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox diseases is very important factor of Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Switchgrass: Red blotch
  • Creeping Phlox: Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight and Yellow Leaves

Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox Pruning

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

  • Switchgrass pruning: Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

  • Creeping Phlox pruning: Prune after flowering and Prune in summer

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Switchgrass and Creeping Phlox fertilizers are as follows:

  • Switchgrass fertilizers: Nitrogen
  • Creeping Phlox fertilizers: General garden fertilizer