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Pachystachys
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Light:
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Full to partial sun; better with diffusion or
Partial sun in summer, full sun in winter.
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Temperature:
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Maintain temperatures above 60 degrees.
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Humidity:
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Preferably 50% or
higher; however, they will tolerate low
levels with no harm
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Watering:
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Bring soil to
visual dryness between waterings, then water
thoroughly. Don’t let them go into a sever wilt.
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Fertilizer:
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Fertilize with ˝
tsp./gallon once a week. If
leaves become pale or older
leaves turn yellow and fall excessively, increase fertilizer to twice
a week until they
green up.
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Pruning:
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Prune anytime.
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Insects and
Disease:
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High
susceptibility to white fly; minor susceptibility
to
spider mites and aphids.
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Comments:
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