1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
1.8 Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction