Heather growth environment conditions and characteristics

Heather growth environment conditions and requirements

Photinia is mostly evergreen shrubs or small trees. It is light-loving and also has a certain degree of shade tolerance. It is generally distributed in China, Japan, Indonesia and other places. It is usually more suitable for growing in a warm, humid and well-lit environment.

Heather Growth Temperature

Photinia likes a warm environment, and the best annual average growth temperature is within the range of 15-27 degrees. In addition, the most suitable growth temperature for Photinia is around 18-25 degrees. In addition, Photinia has a certain degree of cold resistance and can withstand temperatures as low as minus 15 degrees.

Heather growth humidity

Photinia likes a humid environment. Generally, it can be watered every 3-5 days in spring and autumn, and every day in summer. During maintenance, you don’t need to water it as long as the soil is not dry. In addition, it is best to water the newly purchased Photinia after a week.

Heather growing soil

Photinia is not very demanding on the soil, has a certain degree of salt-alkali tolerance, and can grow in all kinds of soil. It is generally most suitable to be planted in loose, fertile and relatively moist sandy soil. In addition, it is best to choose soil with a deep soil layer when planting.

Heather growth cycle and process

Photinia grows very fast and is evergreen all year round. It usually blooms small white flowers in April and May in spring, and bears red fruits in October in autumn. In addition, the most suitable time to transplant Photinia is in spring because the roots recover faster in this season.