1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Rocky Soil, Shade areas