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Gladiolus and Slippery Elm Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
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
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
fungus
Blackspot mold
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought

Watering Gladiolus and Slippery Elm

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

  • Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

  • Watering Slippery Elm in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Slippery Elm in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Gladiolus: fungus
  • Slippery Elm: Blackspot mold

Gladiolus and Slippery Elm Pruning

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

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

  • Slippery Elm pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Slippery Elm fertilizers: Any balanced general purpose fertilizer