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Crocus and Shell Ginger Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
No serious insect or disease problems
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

Watering Crocus and Shell Ginger

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

  • Watering Crocus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Crocus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Winter: Average Water

Crocus and Shell Ginger 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 Crocus and Shell Ginger diseases is very important factor of Crocus and Shell Ginger Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Crocus: Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire and Tulip Viruses
  • Shell Ginger: No serious insect or disease problems

Crocus and Shell Ginger Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Crocus and Shell Ginger care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Crocus and Shell Ginger pruning is done as follows:

  • Crocus pruning: No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning

  • Shell Ginger pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Crocus and Shell Ginger fertilizers are as follows:

  • Crocus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Shell Ginger fertilizers: Apply 8-4-6 amount