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Gladiolus and Asparagus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Average
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut away fading foliage
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
fungus
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil

Watering Gladiolus and Asparagus

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

  • Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

  • Watering Asparagus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Asparagus in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Gladiolus: fungus
  • Asparagus: Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch and Thripes

Gladiolus and Asparagus Pruning

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

  • Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth

  • Asparagus pruning: Cut away fading foliage

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Gladiolus and Asparagus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Asparagus fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and organic fertlizers