Planting and Growing prickly spindle
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water prickly spindle?
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for prickly spindle?
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for prickly spindle?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for prickly spindle?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for prickly spindle?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize prickly spindle?
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune prickly spindle?
Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate prickly spindle?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant prickly spindle?
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Learn more →How to Care for prickly spindle in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant prickly spindle?
Grow in well-drained soil in partial or full shade; grow in full sun if soil is moisture retentive. It will climb vigorously if supported and is ideal trained against a shady wall
Learn more →How to Repot prickly spindle?
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Learn more →How to Harvest prickly spindle?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of prickly spindle
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling