Hydrangea

Oleander

Hydrangea and Oleander Care

Hydrangea

Oleander

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 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

Water less during winter, Water more in summer

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

1.5.2 Soil Type

Light

Marshy ground, Well drained

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

1.7 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

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots

1.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Watering Hydrangea and Oleander

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 Oleander Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hydrangea and Oleander 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 Oleander is as follows:

Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water
Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water

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Hydrangea and Oleander 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 Oleander diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Oleander Care. These plant's diseases are:

Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects

Hydrangea and Oleander Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hydrangea and Oleander care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hydrangea and Oleander 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
Oleander pruning: Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hydrangea and Oleander fertilizers are as follows:

Hydrangea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium