লাল টিপ ফোটিনিয়া

Red Tip Photinia • Beauty: Dense green foliage with new growth of bright red leaves makes the plant very attractive. • Uses: Ideal for gardens, hedges, landscapes and ornamentals. • Specialties: The attractive color change of leaves depending on the season brings premium and aesthetic beauty to the environment.

**Watering:** Maintain consistent moisture, especially during the first year of establishment. Allow the top inch of soil to dry before deep watering. **Lighting:** Prefers partial shade, which helps maintain leaf color and prevents scorching. Full sun is acceptable but requires more water. **Pruning:** Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth. Remove dead or crossing branches as needed.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Red Tip Photinia 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary flowering plants varieties.

Origin Country

China (Native species: *Photinia* genus)

Climate Zone

USDA Zones 7-10 (Tolerates mild frost)

Alternative Names

রেড টিপ ফোটিনিয়া

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

10-gallon container

Mature Height

3–12 feet (varies by cultivar)

Mature Width

4–8 feet (varies by cultivar)

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Mix

Well-draining, slightly acidic loam; pH 6.0 - 7.0

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Spring to Early Summer (New growth tips are red)

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Mildly toxic if ingested; contains saponins.