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Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
1.4.2 In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought

Watering Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern

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 Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern is as follows:

  • Watering Hardy Kiwi in Summer: Regular watering required

  • Watering Hardy Kiwi in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Southern Shield Fern in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Southern Shield Fern in Winter: Average Water

Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern diseases is very important factor of Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern 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
  • Southern Shield Fern: Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale and Scale insects

Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern pruning is done as follows:

  • Hardy Kiwi pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Southern Shield Fern pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hardy Kiwi and Southern Shield Fern fertilizers are as follows:

  • Hardy Kiwi fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize twice a year
  • Southern Shield Fern fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer