Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus
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 Autumn Crocus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus is as follows:
Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly
Watering Autumn Crocus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Autumn Crocus in Winter: Average Water
Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus diseases is very important factor of Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Gladiolus: fungus
- Autumn Crocus: Slugs
Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus pruning is done as follows:
Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Autumn Crocus pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Gladiolus and Autumn Crocus fertilizers are as follows:
- Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Autumn Crocus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize in summer