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Shell Ginger and Cyclamen Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers
From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Shell Ginger and Cyclamen

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

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water

Shell Ginger and Cyclamen 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 Shell Ginger and Cyclamen diseases is very important factor of Shell Ginger and Cyclamen Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Shell Ginger:
  • Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels

Shell Ginger and Cyclamen Pruning

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

  • Shell Ginger pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Cyclamen pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Shell Ginger and Cyclamen fertilizers are as follows:

  • Shell Ginger fertilizers: Apply 8-4-6 amount
  • Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer