Marigold and Gladiolus Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Thoroughly
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Average
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
fungus
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Marigold and Gladiolus
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 Marigold and Gladiolus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Marigold and Gladiolus 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 Marigold and Gladiolus is as follows:
Watering Marigold in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Marigold in Winter: Average Water
Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly
Marigold and Gladiolus 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 Marigold and Gladiolus diseases is very important factor of Marigold and Gladiolus Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Marigold: Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew and Root rot
- Gladiolus: fungus
Marigold and Gladiolus Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Marigold and Gladiolus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Marigold and Gladiolus pruning is done as follows:
Marigold pruning: Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning
Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Marigold and Gladiolus fertilizers are as follows:
- Marigold fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer