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Rhododendron and Silver Wattle Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
1.4.2 In Summer
Consistently
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
1.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune after flowering
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Red spider mite
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt

Watering Rhododendron and Silver Wattle

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

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Silver Wattle in Summer: Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant

  • Watering Silver Wattle in Winter: Average Water

Rhododendron and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle 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
  • Silver Wattle: Red spider mite

Rhododendron and Silver Wattle Pruning

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

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

  • Silver Wattle pruning: Prune after flowering

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

  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
  • Silver Wattle fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer