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Arbutus and Natal Plum Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Equal amount of N,P,K
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Aphids
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought

Watering Arbutus and Natal Plum

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

  • Watering Arbutus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Arbutus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Natal Plum in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Natal Plum in Winter: Average Water

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

  • Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
  • Natal Plum: Aphids

Arbutus and Natal Plum Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Arbutus and Natal Plum care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Arbutus and Natal Plum 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

  • Natal Plum pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Arbutus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season
  • Natal Plum fertilizers: Equal amount of N,P,K