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Aechmea and Elephant Ear Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

-
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

-
Well drained

Sun Exposure

-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Requires little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Full Sun, Humidity

Watering Aechmea and Elephant Ear

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

  • Watering Aechmea in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Aechmea in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Elephant Ear in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Elephant Ear in Winter: Less Watering

Aechmea and Elephant Ear 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 Elephant Ear diseases is very important factor of Aechmea and Elephant Ear Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Aechmea: Red blotch
  • Elephant Ear: Blight, Mites and Red spider mite

Aechmea and Elephant Ear Pruning

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

  • Aechmea pruning: Requires little pruning

  • Elephant Ear pruning: Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Aechmea and Elephant Ear fertilizers are as follows:

  • Aechmea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Elephant Ear fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium