Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Watering Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea
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 Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea 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 Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea is as follows:
Watering Hardy Kiwi in Summer: Regular watering required
Watering Hardy Kiwi in Winter: Average Water
Watering Aechmea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Aechmea in Winter: Average Water
Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea 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 Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea diseases is very important factor of Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Hardy Kiwi: Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites and Thripes
- Aechmea: Red blotch
Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea pruning is done as follows:
Hardy Kiwi pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Aechmea pruning: Requires little pruning
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hardy Kiwi and Aechmea fertilizers are as follows:
- Hardy Kiwi fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize twice a year
- Aechmea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer