Guzmania and Taro Care
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
  
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
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Rats, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Watering Guzmania 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 Guzmania and Taro Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Guzmania 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 Guzmania and Taro is as follows:
Watering Guzmania in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Guzmania in Winter: Average Water
Watering Taro in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Taro in Winter: Average Water
Guzmania 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 Guzmania and Taro diseases is very important factor of Guzmania and Taro Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Guzmania: Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot and Red blotch
- Taro: Aphids, Rats and Snails
Guzmania and Taro Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Guzmania and Taro care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Guzmania and Taro pruning is done as follows:
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Guzmania and Taro fertilizers are as follows:
- Guzmania fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and slow-release fertilizers
- Taro fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Less fertilizing