Forsythia plant
Forsythia (Forsythia spp.) is a shrub that grows 3-9 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, prefers well-drained, fertile soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 to 3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
East Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Cold Hardy
Temperature (°)
-10 to 25
Humidity (%)
40 to 70
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK mix
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-900 g
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.5 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
25-50 yrs
Health Benefits
Used in landscaping, erosion control.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Crown Gall, Anthracnose, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Tumor-like growths on stems, Leaf spots, defoliation, Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves
Remove infected plants, improve sanitation, Prune and destroy infected parts, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves
No effective chemical control, Fungicides with chlorothalonil ,Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil ,Fungicides with mancozeb
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for detoxification and fever reduction.
- Contains powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Used in treating colds, flu, and sore throats.