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Taro and Gladiolus Care

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1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Tubers
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
fungus
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought

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

  • Watering Taro in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Taro in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Gladiolus in Winter: Thoroughly

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

  • Taro: Aphids, Rats and Snails
  • Gladiolus: fungus

Taro and Gladiolus Pruning

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

  • Taro pruning: No pruning needed

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

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

  • Taro fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Less fertilizing
  • Gladiolus fertilizers: 5-10-10 fertilizer and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer