Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Consistently
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Watering Rhododendron and Cyclamen
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 Cyclamen Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Rhododendron and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen is as follows:
Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water
Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water
Rhododendron and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Cyclamen 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
- Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
Rhododendron and Cyclamen Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Rhododendron and Cyclamen care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Rhododendron and Cyclamen pruning is done as follows:
Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs
Cyclamen pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Rhododendron and Cyclamen fertilizers are as follows:
- Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
- Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer