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Zonal Geranium and Poinsettia Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

Watering Zonal Geranium and Poinsettia

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 Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia is as follows:

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Poinsettia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Poinsettia in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Zonal Geranium: Aphids and Whiteflies
  • Poinsettia: Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot and Rhizoctonia Root Rot

Zonal Geranium and Poinsettia Pruning

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

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

  • Poinsettia pruning: Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning

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

  • Zonal Geranium fertilizers: fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used
  • Poinsettia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer