Oleander and Dog Rose Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Watering Oleander and Dog Rose
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 Oleander and Dog Rose Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Oleander and Dog Rose 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 Oleander and Dog Rose is as follows:
Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water
Watering Dog Rose in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Dog Rose in Winter: Average Water
Oleander and Dog Rose 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 Oleander and Dog Rose diseases is very important factor of Oleander and Dog Rose Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects
- Dog Rose: Birds and Red blotch
Oleander and Dog Rose Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Oleander and Dog Rose care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Oleander and Dog Rose pruning is done as follows:
Oleander pruning: Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots
Dog Rose pruning: cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Oleander and Dog Rose fertilizers are as follows:
- Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium
- Dog Rose fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer