Arbutus

Dragon Tree

Arbutus and Dragon Tree Care

Arbutus

Dragon Tree

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Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Less Watering

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Watering Arbutus and Dragon Tree

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

Watering Arbutus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Arbutus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Dragon Tree in Summer: Less Watering
Watering Dragon Tree in Winter: Less Watering

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

Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
Dragon Tree: Red blotch

Arbutus and Dragon Tree Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Arbutus and Dragon Tree care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Arbutus and Dragon Tree 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
Dragon Tree pruning: Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches

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