Korean rhododendron

Korean rhododendron (Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cama') should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist without letting it become soggy or dry. Generally, underwatering is better than overwatering this plant species. Water your Korean rhododendron when the top inch of soil is dry. Water it with about an inch of water, approximately once a week or every other week. In hotter summer months, water more frequently as needed. Also, be sure to provide extra water during blooming season.

Korean rhododendrons (Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cama') prefer partial to full sunlight as their ideal exposure. This means that the plant needs between 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sunlight is best, as it provides the plant with gentle, indirect light. Too much direct sunlight can be detrimental and lead to leaf scorch. Korean rhododendrons particularly thrive in dappled or indirect sunlight for large portions of the day, such as is found in lightly shaded woodland glades.

For Korean rhododendron (Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cama'), pruning should take place in late winter or early spring. Remove any dead or diseased branches first, then lightly prune any remaining branches to the desired shape and size. The amount of pruning that is necessary depends on the size of the plant and the desired result. Generally, most pruning for Korean rhododendron consists of removing up to 1-third of the total length of the branches. This will help to keep the shrub compact and promote new growth and flowering.