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Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
1.4.2 In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Fungal Diseases, Insects
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought

Watering Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn

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

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Indian Hawthorn in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Indian Hawthorn in Winter: Average Water

Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn 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 Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf
  • Indian Hawthorn: Fungal Diseases and Insects

Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn Pruning

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

  • Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs

  • Indian Hawthorn pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorn fertilizers are as follows:

  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
  • Indian Hawthorn fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer