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Rhododendron and Loropetalum Chinese Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
1.4.2 In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
1.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Ample Water
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
Average
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune to control growth
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
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
Bacterial Gall
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought

Watering Rhododendron and Loropetalum Chinese

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

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Loropetalum Chinese in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Loropetalum Chinese in Winter: Ample Water

Rhododendron and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Loropetalum Chinese 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
  • Loropetalum Chinese: Bacterial Gall

Rhododendron and Loropetalum Chinese Pruning

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

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

  • Loropetalum Chinese pruning: Prune to control growth

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

  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
  • Loropetalum Chinese fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Fertilize three times a year