Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Less Watering
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
  
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Watering Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron
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 Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron 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 Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron is as follows:
Watering Southern Magnolia in Summer: Less Watering
Watering Southern Magnolia in Winter: Average Water
Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water
Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron 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 Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron diseases is very important factor of Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Southern Magnolia: Birds and Squirrels
- Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf
Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron pruning is done as follows:
Southern Magnolia pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Southern Magnolia and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:
- Southern Magnolia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer