Gladiolus and Daffodil Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Part sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Gladiolus and Daffodil
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 Daffodil Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Gladiolus and Daffodil 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 Daffodil is as follows:
Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly
Watering Daffodil in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Daffodil in Winter: Average Water
Gladiolus and Daffodil 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 Daffodil diseases is very important factor of Gladiolus and Daffodil Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Gladiolus: fungus
- Daffodil: Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch and Viruses
Gladiolus and Daffodil Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Gladiolus and Daffodil care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Gladiolus and Daffodil pruning is done as follows:
Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Daffodil pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Gladiolus and Daffodil fertilizers are as follows:
- Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Daffodil fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer