Cultivation methods and precautions of heather

How to grow heather

Temperature and light

Photinia likes light, is slightly shade-tolerant, relatively cold-resistant, and can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C.

Watering

Photinia prefers moisture, so keep the soil moist at all times. However, be careful to avoid excessive watering, otherwise waterlogging can easily cause root rot of the plant.

Fertilization

Adhere to the principle of thin and frequent application, apply fertilizer about once every 15 days in spring, and apply compound fertilizer about once every 15 days in summer and autumn.

soil

Heather is not very demanding on soil and is suitable for cultivation in fertile and well-drained sandy loam. Note that it does not grow well in clay.

Precautions for growing heather

Pest control

Photinia is relatively resistant and is generally not susceptible to serious diseases and insect pests. Common diseases include gray mold, leaf spot and scale insects. For the prevention and control of gray mold, you can spray 800 times diluted 50% Zineb. For leaf spot disease, you can spray 300 to 400 times diluted 50% carbendazim or 300-400 times diluted thiophanate for prevention and control. For scale insect damage, you can use 200 times diluted dimethoate emulsion for spraying.