Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
  
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
  
Ammonium Nitrate
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
  
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Watering Oleander and Heather
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 Heather Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Oleander and Heather 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 Heather is as follows:
Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water
Watering Heather in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heather in Winter: Average Water
Oleander and Heather 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 Heather diseases is very important factor of Oleander and Heather Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects
- Heather: Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust and Verticillium Wilt
Oleander and Heather Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Oleander and Heather care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Oleander and Heather pruning is done as follows:
Oleander pruning: Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots
Heather pruning: Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Oleander and Heather fertilizers are as follows:
- Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium
- Heather fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate