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Rhododendron and Colchicum Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
1.4.2 In Summer
Consistently
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
1.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Not Available
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought

Watering Rhododendron and Colchicum

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

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Colchicum in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Colchicum in Winter: Less Watering

Rhododendron and Colchicum 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 Rhododendron and Colchicum diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Colchicum Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf
  • Colchicum: Not Available

Rhododendron and Colchicum Pruning

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

  • Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs

  • Colchicum pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Rhododendron and Colchicum fertilizers are as follows:

  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
  • Colchicum fertilizers: fertilize in growing season and Less fertilizing