1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
1.7 Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune regularly
1.8 Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
1.10 Plant Tolerance