1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
1.8 Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Borers
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction