1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
No serious insect or disease problems
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought