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Guzmania and Gomphrena Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container
Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Guzmania and Gomphrena

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

  • Watering Guzmania in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Guzmania in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Gomphrena in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Gomphrena in Winter: Average Water

Guzmania and Gomphrena 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 Guzmania and Gomphrena diseases is very important factor of Guzmania and Gomphrena Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Guzmania: Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot and Red blotch
  • Gomphrena: Fungal leaf spots and Gray mold

Guzmania and Gomphrena Pruning

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

  • Guzmania pruning: Remove damaged leaves

  • Gomphrena pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Guzmania and Gomphrena fertilizers are as follows:

  • Guzmania fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and slow-release fertilizers
  • Gomphrena fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer