1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
1.4.2 In Summer
Alternate Days
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
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought