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Zonal Geranium
Zonal Geranium

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Zonal Geranium and Portulaca Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shearing

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance

Watering Zonal Geranium and Portulaca

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 Portulaca 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 Portulaca 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 Portulaca is as follows:

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Zonal Geranium in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Portulaca in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Portulaca in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Zonal Geranium: Aphids and Whiteflies
  • Portulaca: Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot and Stem rot

Zonal Geranium and Portulaca Pruning

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

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

  • Portulaca pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shearing

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

  • Zonal Geranium fertilizers: fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used
  • Portulaca fertilizers: Requires high amount of nitrogen