Aechmea and Chicory Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Requires little pruning
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Aechmea and Chicory
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 Aechmea and Chicory Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Aechmea and Chicory 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 Aechmea and Chicory is as follows:
Watering Aechmea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Aechmea in Winter: Average Water
Watering Chicory in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Chicory in Winter: Average Water
Aechmea and Chicory 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 Aechmea and Chicory diseases is very important factor of Aechmea and Chicory Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Aechmea: Red blotch
- Chicory: Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses and Worms
Aechmea and Chicory Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Aechmea and Chicory care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Aechmea and Chicory pruning is done as follows:
Aechmea pruning: Requires little pruning
Chicory pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Aechmea and Chicory fertilizers are as follows:
- Aechmea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Chicory fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer