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Guzmania and Nutmeg Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Container
Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

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

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Frost

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

  • Watering Guzmania in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Guzmania in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Nutmeg in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Nutmeg in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Guzmania: Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot and Red blotch
  • Nutmeg: Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew and Red blotch

Guzmania and Nutmeg Pruning

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

  • Guzmania pruning: Remove damaged leaves

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

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

  • Guzmania fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and slow-release fertilizers
  • Nutmeg fertilizers: fertilize in spring and Nitrogen