Arbutus

Rhododendron Arboreum

Arbutus and Rhododendron Arboreum Care

Arbutus

Rhododendron Arboreum

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

1.2 How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Reduce water once established

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

1.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

1.8 Fertilizers

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

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch

1.9 Pests and Diseases

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

Phytophthora, Thripes

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

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Watering Arbutus and Rhododendron Arboreum

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

Watering Arbutus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Arbutus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Rhododendron Arboreum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Rhododendron Arboreum in Winter: Average Water

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

Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
Rhododendron Arboreum: Phytophthora and Thripes

Arbutus and Rhododendron Arboreum Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Arbutus and Rhododendron Arboreum care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Arbutus and Rhododendron Arboreum 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
Rhododendron Arboreum pruning: Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Arbutus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season
Rhododendron Arboreum fertilizers: Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter and Mulch