1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, 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
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Less fertilizing
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types