1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently
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, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in growing season
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil