1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
1.8 Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction