1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction