Arbutus

Astilbe

Arbutus and Astilbe Care

Arbutus

Astilbe

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Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Watering Arbutus and Astilbe

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

Watering Arbutus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Arbutus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Astilbe in Summer: Average Water
Watering Astilbe in Winter: Average Water

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Arbutus and Astilbe 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 Arbutus and Astilbe diseases is very important factor of Arbutus and Astilbe Care. These plant's diseases are:

Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
Astilbe: Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt and Viruses

Arbutus and Astilbe Pruning

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

Arbutus pruning: Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Astilbe pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Arbutus and Astilbe fertilizers are as follows:

Arbutus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season
Astilbe fertilizers: fertilize in spring and organic fertlizers