1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
1.8 Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas