Japanika. Care for Japonica Plant

Leaf gall can cause unusually thick leaves, but doesn't require treatment Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 to 9 provides a showy centerpiece for home landscape design
Singleton holds a master's degree in musicology from Florida State University and is a member of the American Independent Writers Plant the japonica with the base of the trunk above soil level

Care for Japonica Plant

The soil should be moist but well drained, preferably an acidic content rich in organic matter.

Care for Japonica Plant
She has written for various newspapers and magazines including "The Washington Times" and "Woman's World
Care for Japonica Plant
Depending upon the cultivar, japonica flowers can have six different shapes, some resembling roses, others aneomones or peonies
Care for Japonica Plant
The plant blooms from late winter to early spring
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Characteristics Japonica plants form a stiff, dense pyramidal shape, growing to a height of 8 to 15 feet and spread of 5 to 10 feet Pests and Diseases Japonica can suffer from tea scale caused by small white sap-sucking insects

Care for Japonica Plant

Planting The best planting time for japonicas is October through March in a partially shaded spot, although they can be established at other times of the year, if given special care, and will tolerate part sun.

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Care for Japonica Plant
Add a 2-inch layer of organic mulch around the plants
Care for Japonica Plant
A fungal petal blight can turn flowers brown, and control includes disposing of affected flowers and any spent flowers on the ground, as well as discarding old mulch
Care for Japonica Plant
Provide small amounts of additional fertilizer a couple of times in spring and early summer and water freely, especially during hot weather
Add a thick layer of mulch around the japonica plants to give the shallow root system an even soil temperature and moisture level Maintenance Lightly fertilize japonica shrubs after they finish blooming with a formula tailored for camellias and other acid-loving plants, following label instructions
Occasionally, a viral disease may attack japonica and cause mottled, discolored leaves, but it doesn't hurt the plant, and there is no cure If needed, prune japonica within two months of flowering, but avoid pruning too much because japonica grows slowly

Care for Japonica Plant

Bonnie Singleton has been writing professionally since 1996.

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Care for Japonica Plant
Dig a hole that is the same depth as the container and two to three times as wide
Care for Japonica Plant
The dark green leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and make a contrasting backdrop for the lightly fragrant flowers that come in white, pink, red, lavender or variegated colors
Care for Japonica Plant
At the first symptoms, which can include spotty yellowing on the upper surface of leaves, use a horticultural oil, following label directions