1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil