1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
prune to control shape, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought