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Rhododendron Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types

Watering Rhododendron Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

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

  • Watering Rhododendron Arboreum in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Rhododendron Arboreum in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Rose of Sharon Hibiscus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Rose of Sharon Hibiscus in Winter: Average Water

Rhododendron Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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 Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Rhododendron Arboreum: Phytophthora and Thripes
  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus: Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes and Whiteflies

Rhododendron Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Pruning

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

  • Rhododendron Arboreum pruning: Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning: A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Rhododendron Arboreum and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Rhododendron Arboreum fertilizers: Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter and Mulch
  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month and Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms