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Gladiolus and Nutmeg Care

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1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Budding, Seedlings
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
1.9 Pests and Diseases
fungus
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost

Watering Gladiolus and Nutmeg

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

  • Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

  • Watering Nutmeg in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Nutmeg in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Gladiolus: fungus
  • Nutmeg: Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew and Red blotch

Gladiolus and Nutmeg Pruning

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

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

  • Nutmeg pruning: In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Nutmeg fertilizers: fertilize in spring and Nitrogen