1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
1.8 Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
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