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Rhododendron and Sweetshrub Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Consistently
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought, Shade areas

Watering Rhododendron and Sweetshrub

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

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

  • Watering Sweetshrub in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Sweetshrub in Winter: Average Water

Rhododendron and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Sweetshrub 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
  • Sweetshrub: Bacterial Gall and Powdery mildew

Rhododendron and Sweetshrub Pruning

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

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

  • Sweetshrub pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves

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

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