How to plant photinia rubra

Potted soil should be loose, fertile, acidic or neutral, and it is best to plant it with sandy soil, which is conducive to ventilation.

Growth habit of Photinia rubra

Photinia rubra likes warm and humid environment, and has strong adaptability to temperature. It can tolerate the low temperature of MINUS 18 degrees Celsius and can be planted in all regions of China.

Fertilization of Photinia rubra

It is best to apply fertilizer to Photinia rubra on the principle of thin application and diligent application, once every half month in spring and once every half month in summer and autumn. It would be better if we could dig trenches and bury them.

Pruning of Photinia rubra

Photinia rubra has a very strong growth and development ability and needs to be pruned frequently. Pruning of Photinia rubra can be carried out in every season, but mainly in winter, with pruning as the main method. After heavy pruning in summer, it is not conducive to restoring tree potential.

Photinia rubra watering

Heather likes humid environment, but it must not be over-watered. If there is water, the roots of plants will rot and cannot grow healthily. It is best to water at 8 am 10 every day, or at 4 pm to 6 pm.

Diseases and pests of Photinia rubra

The resistance of Photinia rubra to pests and diseases is also acceptable. Diseases are prone to leaf spot and anthracnose, and pests are prone to scale insects, longicorn beetles, aphids and other pests.