Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas
Watering Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia
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 Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia 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 Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia is as follows:
Watering Hardy Kiwi in Summer: Regular watering required
Watering Hardy Kiwi in Winter: Average Water
Watering Dwarf Gardenia in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Dwarf Gardenia in Winter: Less Watering
Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia 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 Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia diseases is very important factor of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Hardy Kiwi: Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites and Thripes
- Dwarf Gardenia: Mealybugs, Spider mites and Whiteflies
Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done as follows:
Hardy Kiwi pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Dwarf Gardenia pruning: Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Gardenia fertilizers are as follows:
- Hardy Kiwi fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize twice a year
- Dwarf Gardenia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen and Potassium