Bilimbi and Gladiolus Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
  
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Thoroughly
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Average
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
  
fungus
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Bilimbi and Gladiolus
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 Bilimbi and Gladiolus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Bilimbi and Gladiolus 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 Bilimbi and Gladiolus is as follows:
Watering Bilimbi in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Bilimbi in Winter: Average Water
Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly
Bilimbi and Gladiolus 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 Bilimbi and Gladiolus diseases is very important factor of Bilimbi and Gladiolus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Bilimbi: Nematodes, Red blotch and Trunk Rot
- Gladiolus: fungus
Bilimbi and Gladiolus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Bilimbi and Gladiolus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Bilimbi and Gladiolus pruning is done as follows:
Bilimbi pruning: cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Bilimbi and Gladiolus fertilizers are as follows:
- Bilimbi fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts and Compost
- Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer