Hydrangea and Natal Plum Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Light
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Equal amount of N,P,K
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Hydrangea and Natal Plum
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 Hydrangea and Natal Plum Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hydrangea and Natal Plum 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 Hydrangea and Natal Plum is as follows:
Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water
Watering Natal Plum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Natal Plum in Winter: Average Water
Hydrangea and Natal Plum 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 Hydrangea and Natal Plum diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Natal Plum Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
- Natal Plum: Aphids
Hydrangea and Natal Plum Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Hydrangea and Natal Plum care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hydrangea and Natal Plum pruning is done as follows:
Hydrangea pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Natal Plum pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hydrangea and Natal Plum fertilizers are as follows:
- Hydrangea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Natal Plum fertilizers: Equal amount of N,P,K