Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance