Rock Cotoneaster Plant
Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a shrub that grows 1-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-7, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
China
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-50 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, wildlife food
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
Fire Blight, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Scale Insects
Blackened, wilted shoots, White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Prune and destroy infected parts, improve air circulation, Neem oil, sulfur, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (acephate)
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in traditional medicine for treating colds and fevers.
· Contains antioxidants that may support immune health.