1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity