1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
1.7 Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
1.8 Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction