Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas