Weeping Willow
| Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) grows up to 50 ft, prefers moist soil, full sun, high moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal. |
Habit
Tree
Height
5-15 meters
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, well-drained soil
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
China
Climatic Condition
Temperate, subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
60-70
Potting media
Loamy soil, compost
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.5
Soil EC
0.4-0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-30 years
Health Benefits
Used in traditional medicine, reduces inflammation
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
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Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Symptoms
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, Compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides