Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Watering Begonia 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 Begonia and Rhododendron Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Begonia 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 Begonia and Rhododendron is as follows:
Watering Begonia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Begonia in Winter: Average Water
Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water
Begonia 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 Begonia and Rhododendron diseases is very important factor of Begonia and Rhododendron Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Begonia: Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot and Rhizoctonia crown rot
- Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf
Begonia and Rhododendron Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Begonia and Rhododendron care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Begonia and Rhododendron pruning is done as follows:
Begonia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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. Begonia and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:
- Begonia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer