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Blue Hibiscus and Gladiolus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Tubers
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Thoroughly
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
fungus
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought

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

  • Watering Blue Hibiscus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Blue Hibiscus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus and Gladiolus diseases is very important factor of Blue Hibiscus and Gladiolus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Blue Hibiscus: Red blotch and Rust aphids
  • Gladiolus: fungus

Blue Hibiscus and Gladiolus Pruning

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

  • Blue Hibiscus pruning: 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. Blue Hibiscus and Gladiolus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Blue Hibiscus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer