Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
  
Reduce water once established
  
In Summer
Consistently
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
  
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
  
Phytophthora, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Watering Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum
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 Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum is as follows:
Watering Lignum Vitae in Summer: Consistently
Watering Lignum Vitae in Winter: Moderate
Watering Rhododendron Arboreum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Rhododendron Arboreum in Winter: Average Water
Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum diseases is very important factor of Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Lignum Vitae: fungus, Mealybugs, Scale and Spider mites
- Rhododendron Arboreum: Phytophthora and Thripes
Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done as follows:
Lignum Vitae pruning: Prune to stimulate growth
Rhododendron Arboreum pruning: Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Lignum Vitae and Rhododendron Arboreum fertilizers are as follows:
- Lignum Vitae fertilizers: Fertilize three times a year
- Rhododendron Arboreum fertilizers: Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter and Mulch