Hymenanthes catawbiensis
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
The Catawba rosebay flourishes with a well-regulated blend of sunshine and shade, particularly throughout the searing afternoon period. Its habitats of origin demonstrate this necessity, demanding a combination of unobstructed area and covering foliage. Overexposure can result in leaf burn, whereas insufficient sunlight may impede blooming and expansion.
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C
The Catawba rosebay is a type of woody plant that thrives in a temperate climate, favouring temperatures between 41 and 90 ℉ (or 5 to 32 ℃). It originates from regions with mountainous geography and prefers cooler summer temperatures. During winter, with appropriate adaptations, it has the ability to withstand temperatures dropping to as low as -10 ℉ (-23 ℃).
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 4-6
🌱 Fertilizer
It's vital to time the fertilization of Catawba rosebay accurately. Start the fertilization process in the beginning of spring and carry on once a month until the start of summer. Fertilizers contribute to the production of stunning flowers and deliver energy throughout both dormant and growing stages.
🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years
While repotting Catawba rosebay, opt for a pot that is 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) larger and provides sufficient drainage. Employ a potting mix that drains well. Choose to repot during spring or autumn, guaranteeing that the flower pot's rim is a little lower than the root ball. After repotting, make sure to hydrate the plant thoroughly and position it in a warm location with indirect sun exposure.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hymenanthes
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 3.05 m
- Mature Spread
- 1.83 m to 2.44 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Yellow, Gold
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Lavender, White
- Flower Size
- 3.05 cm to 4.57 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer