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Desert Broom and Rhododendron Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
1.8 Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available

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

  • Watering Desert Broom in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Desert Broom in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

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

  • Desert Broom: Pests and diseases free
  • Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf

Desert Broom and Rhododendron Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Desert Broom and Rhododendron care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Desert Broom and Rhododendron pruning is done as follows:

  • Desert Broom pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground, 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. Desert Broom and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:

  • Desert Broom fertilizers: can go long without fertilizers
  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer