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Bitter Gourd
Bitter Gourd

Saharan Myrtle
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Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Healthy tree
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Moisture

Watering Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle

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

  • Watering Bitter Gourd in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Bitter Gourd in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Saharan Myrtle in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Saharan Myrtle in Winter: Less Watering

Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle 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 Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle diseases is very important factor of Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Bitter Gourd: Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot and Red spider mite
  • Saharan Myrtle: Healthy tree

Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done as follows:

  • Bitter Gourd pruning: Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Saharan Myrtle pruning: Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Bitter Gourd and Saharan Myrtle fertilizers are as follows:

  • Bitter Gourd fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potassium
  • Saharan Myrtle fertilizers: Any balanced general purpose fertilizer