1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost