Mountain Laurel Plant
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a shrub that grows 5-15 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers moist, well-drained soil, part shade to full shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
2-4 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, acidic soil
Shade
Part shade to full shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-70%
Potting media
Peat, sand
Fertilizers
Slow-release NPK
Watering
Regular, moderate
Plant Weight
200-500 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
5.0 - 6.5
Water Ph level
.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental shrub
NPK ratio
10:05:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot,Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphids, Scale Insects
Dark spots on leaves ,White, powdery growth on leaves ,Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)