Firecracker Penstemon

Rhododendron

Firecracker Penstemon and Rhododendron Care

Firecracker Penstemon

Rhododendron

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

1.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

1.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

1.7 Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

1.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Insects

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Not Available

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

Watering Firecracker Penstemon in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Firecracker Penstemon in Winter: Average Water
Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

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

Firecracker Penstemon: Insects
Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf

Firecracker Penstemon and Rhododendron Pruning

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

Firecracker Penstemon pruning: No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads
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. Firecracker Penstemon and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:

Firecracker Penstemon fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 10-10-10 amount
Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer