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Lignum Vitae
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Oleander and Lignum Vitae Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Consistently

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Well drained
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Salt

Watering Oleander and Lignum Vitae

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

  • Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Lignum Vitae in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Lignum Vitae in Winter: Moderate

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

  • Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects
  • Lignum Vitae: fungus, Mealybugs, Scale and Spider mites

Oleander and Lignum Vitae Pruning

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

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

  • Lignum Vitae pruning: Prune to stimulate growth

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

  • Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium
  • Lignum Vitae fertilizers: Fertilize three times a year