Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Birch

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch Care

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Birch

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Watering Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch

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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch is as follows:

Watering Hong Kong Orchid Tree in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hong Kong Orchid Tree in Winter: Average Water
Watering Birch in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Birch in Winter: Average Water

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Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch diseases is very important factor of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch Care. These plant's diseases are:

Hong Kong Orchid Tree: Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot and Mites
Birch: Red blotch

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch pruning is done as follows:

Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Birch pruning: Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Birch fertilizers are as follows:

Hong Kong Orchid Tree fertilizers: Less fertilizing
Birch fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall and Nitrogen