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Gladiolus and Taro Care

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1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
From Rhizomes
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
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
No pruning needed
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
1.9 Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Rats, Snails
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Watering Gladiolus and Taro

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

  • Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

  • Watering Taro in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Taro in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Gladiolus: fungus
  • Taro: Aphids, Rats and Snails

Gladiolus and Taro Pruning

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

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

  • Taro pruning: No pruning needed

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

  • Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Taro fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Less fertilizing