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Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Apply 8-4-6 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Watering Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle

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 Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle is as follows:

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Shell Ginger in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Musk Thistle in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Musk Thistle in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Shell Ginger:
  • Musk Thistle: Insects and Red blotch

Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle Pruning

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

  • Musk Thistle pruning: Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads

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

  • Shell Ginger fertilizers: Apply 8-4-6 amount
  • Musk Thistle fertilizers: Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and Requires high amount of nitrogen