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Shell Ginger and Heather Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Ammonium Nitrate
1.9 Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site

Watering Shell Ginger and Heather

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 Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather is as follows:

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Shell Ginger: No serious insect or disease problems
  • Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt

Shell Ginger and Heather Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Shell Ginger and Heather care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Shell Ginger and Heather 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

  • Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Shell Ginger fertilizers: Apply 8-4-6 amount
  • Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate