Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
  
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
Ammonium Nitrate
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
  
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Watering Boston Ivy and Heather
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 Boston Ivy and Heather Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Boston Ivy and Heather 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 Boston Ivy and Heather is as follows:
Watering Boston Ivy in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Boston Ivy in Winter: Average Water
Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water
Boston Ivy and Heather 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 Boston Ivy and Heather diseases is very important factor of Boston Ivy and Heather Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Boston Ivy: Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight and Leaf curl
- Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt
Boston Ivy and Heather Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Boston Ivy and Heather care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Boston Ivy and Heather pruning is done as follows:
Boston Ivy pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering
Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Boston Ivy and Heather fertilizers are as follows:
- Boston Ivy fertilizers: 10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer and High phosphorus
- Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate