1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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
Root rot, Snails
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Humidity, Light Frost