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Oleander and Elephant Bush Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Watering Oleander and Elephant Bush

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

  • Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Elephant Bush in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Elephant Bush in Winter: Less Watering

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

  • Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects
  • Elephant Bush: Pests and diseases free

Oleander and Elephant Bush Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Oleander and Elephant Bush care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Oleander and Elephant Bush pruning is done as follows:

  • Oleander pruning: Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots

  • Elephant Bush pruning: Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

  • Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium
  • Elephant Bush fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter