Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Watering Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather and Southern Shield Fern is as follows:
Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water
Watering Southern Shield Fern in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Southern Shield Fern in Winter: Average Water
Heather 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 Heather and Southern Shield Fern diseases is very important factor of Heather and Southern Shield Fern Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt
- Southern Shield Fern: Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale and Scale insects
Heather and Southern Shield Fern Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Heather and Southern Shield Fern care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Heather and Southern Shield Fern pruning is done as follows:
Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, 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. Heather and Southern Shield Fern fertilizers are as follows:
- Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate
- Southern Shield Fern fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer