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Guzmania and Gomphrena Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

Watering Guzmania and Gomphrena

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

  • Watering Guzmania in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Guzmania in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Gomphrena in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Gomphrena in Winter: Average Water

Guzmania and Gomphrena 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 Guzmania and Gomphrena diseases is very important factor of Guzmania and Gomphrena Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Guzmania: Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot and Red blotch
  • Gomphrena: Fungal leaf spots and Gray mold

Guzmania and Gomphrena Pruning

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

  • Guzmania pruning: Remove damaged leaves

  • Gomphrena pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Guzmania and Gomphrena fertilizers are as follows:

  • Guzmania fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and slow-release fertilizers
  • Gomphrena fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer