Planting and Growing milkwort 'Marginata'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water milkwort 'Marginata'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for milkwort 'Marginata'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for milkwort 'Marginata'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for milkwort 'Marginata'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for milkwort 'Marginata'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize milkwort 'Marginata'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune milkwort 'Marginata'?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate milkwort 'Marginata'?
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer, or root leafless stem sections with bottom heat in summer
Learn more →How to Transplant milkwort 'Marginata'?
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Learn more →How to Care for milkwort 'Marginata' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant milkwort 'Marginata'?
Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in full or bright, filtered light. In growth, water freely, mist daily and apply a balanced liquid feed every month. Water sparingly in winter
Learn more →How to Repot milkwort 'Marginata'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest milkwort 'Marginata'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of milkwort 'Marginata'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling