Pansy and Gladiolus Care

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

• Watering Pansy in Summer: Lots of watering

• Watering Pansy in Winter: Average Water

• Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

• Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

Pansy 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 Pansy and Gladiolus diseases is very important factor of Pansy and Gladiolus Care. These plant's diseases are:

• Pansy: Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails and Spot anthracnose
• Gladiolus: fungus

Pansy and Gladiolus Pruning

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

• Pansy pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads

• Gladiolus pruning: Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Pansy and Gladiolus fertilizers are as follows:

• Pansy fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
• Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer