1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance