1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs more water during establishment
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction