Rhododendron

Pinkroot

Rhododendron and Pinkroot Care

Rhododendron

Pinkroot

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower 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, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Watering Rhododendron and Pinkroot

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

Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water
Watering Pinkroot in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Pinkroot in Winter: Average Water

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Rhododendron and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Pinkroot 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
Pinkroot: Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch and Root rot

Rhododendron and Pinkroot Pruning

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

Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs
Pinkroot pruning: Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
Pinkroot fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and Organic Flower Fertilizer