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Rhododenrons usually need mulch to keep the rootball moist and cool. If the roots get dried out, it's hard to get the water into the plant. If the leaves are curling, it usually means that the plant isn't getting enough water.
Rhododenrons usually need mulch to keep the rootball moist and cool. If the roots get dried out, it's hard to get the water into the plant. If the leaves are curling, it usually means that the plant isn't getting enough water.
I do have the rootball covered with black mulch. Also, the leaves are not curling st all, but they are turning yellow.
Check the soil by digging down a couple of inches. If the soil is dry, increase your watering to every day if it's hot there. Broadleaf evergreens get yellow leaves, my laurels get them occasionally, but are putting out lots of new growth and get copious amounts of water. Your rhodie looks like it's in full sun. They appreciate some shade when it gets hot.
Check the soil by digging down a couple of inches. If the soil is dry, increase your watering to every day if it's hot there. Broadleaf evergreens get yellow leaves, my laurels get them occasionally, but are putting out lots of new growth and get copious amounts of water. Your rhodie looks like it's in full sun. They appreciate some shade when it gets hot.
Good suggestion with the soil and I will do what you've advised. The rhody is under a large tree and does get filtered shade. There is a rhody about 8 feet away on the other side of the large tree and it is doing fine.
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Rhodies don't like mulch close to the base. You should leave it 2-3" away. For yellowing, a good treatment is Epsom salts dissolved in water, 1 tablespoon to a gallon every couple of weeks until it greens up.
Rhodies don't like mulch close to the base. You should leave it 2-3" away. For yellowing, a good treatment is Epsom salts dissolved in water, 1 tablespoon to a gallon every couple of weeks until it greens up.
I have a personal thing about the black and red etc mulches. Anyone think they are a problem?
Lately, I have been using a Lowes product called Clay Breaker with Gypsum. It claims the gypsum softens up clay soil adds nutrients and can be used as a mulch.
Are there any others out there who use this product and can testify as to its benefits??
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Care of rhodies
