Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Watering Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia
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 Encyclia 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 Encyclia 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 Encyclia is as follows:
Watering Hardy Kiwi in Summer: Regular watering required
Watering Hardy Kiwi in Winter: Average Water
Watering Encyclia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Encyclia in Winter: Average Water
Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia 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 Encyclia diseases is very important factor of Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia 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
- Encyclia: Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs and Spider mites
Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia pruning is done as follows:
Hardy Kiwi pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Encyclia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hardy Kiwi and Encyclia fertilizers are as follows:
- Hardy Kiwi fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize twice a year
- Encyclia fertilizers: fertilize in growing season, Phosphate and Requires high amount of nitrogen