1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Keep the Soil well drained
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
1.8 Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas