1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut back old stems to the ground
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Requires high amount of nitrogen
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
No serious insect or disease problems
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought