India hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
India hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White') should be watered about once every 7-10 days. When watering, the soil around the plant should be dampened to saturation, but not soggy. To ensure proper drainage, the soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings. During the spring and summer months, the plant should also be sprayed with water occasionally to increase the humidity around the plant. During the cold winter months, watering should be reduced to once every 2 weeks or so.
sunlight
India hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White') does best in areas that provide plenty of direct sunlight for at least 6-8 hours per day. However, it is more tolerant of partial shade than some other plant species. The plant should be started in an area that has full sun exposure every day for best results. In total shade or dense partial shade, the India hawthorn may grow thin and spindly, with less blooms, and even cannot survive.
pruning
India hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White') is best pruned in early spring, before the new growth begins. Pruning should consist of removal of dead or crossing branches. It is also beneficial to reduce the height by pruning the tips of the outermost branches. For a more compact, bushier look, some hedging or reshaping can be done. It is recommended to not prune more than 1-third of the total plant and never remove more than 5 to 6 most recent growth buds. Pruning should take place annually for healthy growth and development of the plant.
