Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought