Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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Watering Arbutus and Rhododendron
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 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 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 is as follows:
Watering Arbutus in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Arbutus in Winter: Average Water
Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water
Arbutus and Rhododendron 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 diseases is very important factor of Arbutus and Rhododendron Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
- Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf
Arbutus and Rhododendron Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Arbutus and Rhododendron care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Arbutus and Rhododendron 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 pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Arbutus and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:
- Arbutus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season
- Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer