Glossy Abelia Plant
Glossy Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora) is a shrub that grows 3-6 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, prefers well-drained, fertile soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-6 ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
China, Korea
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Loamy mix
Fertilizers
Balanced Fertilizers
Watering
Water regularly, allow soil to dry between waterings
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.3-0.5
Yield Per Plant
3-5 kg per Plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphids, Scale Insects
White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)
HEALTH BENEFITS
- No known medicinal benefits; primarily an ornamental plant.