Escallonia Plant
Escallonia (Escallonia spp.) is a shrub that grows 3-10 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 7-10, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Subtropical to Tropical
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering; tolerates moderate drought once established
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 - 0.5
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental use
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Used for ornamental hedges; attracts pollinators
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Botrytis Blight
Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery coating on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay, Orange pustules on leaves, Gray mold on flowers and leaves
Remove affected leaves, use compost tea, Apply sulfur or neem oil, Improve drainage, apply compost tea, Increase air circulation, use compost tea, Improve air circulation, remove debris
Copper-based fungicide, Systemic fungicides like myclobutanil, Fungicide application, Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides containing iprodione
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Not widely known for medicinal use, but some species have antioxidant properties.
· Traditionally used for minor wound healing in some cultures.