Arbutus

Wintercreeper

Arbutus and Wintercreeper Care

Arbutus

Wintercreeper

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Fertilizers

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

since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Watering Arbutus and Wintercreeper

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

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

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

Arbutus: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats and Red blotch
Wintercreeper: Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot and Soft scales

Arbutus and Wintercreeper Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Arbutus and Wintercreeper care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Arbutus and Wintercreeper 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
Wintercreeper pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

Arbutus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and fertilize in growing season
Wintercreeper fertilizers: since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer