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Zonal Geranium
Zonal Geranium

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Zonal Geranium and Coleus Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Damp

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Full-strength liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Wet Site

Watering Zonal Geranium and Coleus

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

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Coleus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Coleus in Winter: Ample Water

Zonal Geranium and Coleus 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 Zonal Geranium and Coleus diseases is very important factor of Zonal Geranium and Coleus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Zonal Geranium: Aphids and Whiteflies
  • Coleus: Downy mildew, Red blotch and Stem rot

Zonal Geranium and Coleus Pruning

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

  • Zonal Geranium pruning: Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth

  • Coleus pruning: cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Zonal Geranium and Coleus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Zonal Geranium fertilizers: fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used
  • Coleus fertilizers: Full-strength liquid fertilizer