Gladiolus and Carambola Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Gladiolus and Carambola
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 Carambola Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Gladiolus and Carambola 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 Carambola is as follows:
Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly
Watering Carambola in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Carambola in Winter: Average Water
Gladiolus and Carambola 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 Carambola diseases is very important factor of Gladiolus and Carambola Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Gladiolus: fungus
- Carambola: Red blotch
Gladiolus and Carambola Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Gladiolus and Carambola care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Gladiolus and Carambola pruning is done as follows:
Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Carambola pruning: Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Gladiolus and Carambola fertilizers are as follows:
- Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Carambola fertilizers: Fertilize every year