1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Alternate Days
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Alternate Days
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas