Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Red blotch, Rust aphids
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Watering Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus
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 Blue Hibiscus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus is as follows:
Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly
Watering Blue Hibiscus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Blue Hibiscus in Winter: Average Water
Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus diseases is very important factor of Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Gladiolus: fungus
- Blue Hibiscus: Red blotch and Rust aphids
Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done as follows:
Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Blue Hibiscus pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Gladiolus and Blue Hibiscus fertilizers are as follows:
- Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Blue Hibiscus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer