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Pogostemon
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Light:
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Grow
in full sun. A southern exposure is best, although a east or
west window will do if southern exposure is not available.
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Temperature:
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Maintain
a minimum temperature of 40 degrees or higher.
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Humidity:
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Preferably
50% or higher; however, they will tolerate low levels with no harm.
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Watering:
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Bring
soil to a state of visual dryness between waterings. In clay
pots under warm conditions, they can have a high demand for water and,
thus, should be checked once a day for dryness. Try to prevent
them from wilting severely; however, a slight wilt shouldn’t hurt
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Fertilizer:
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Fertilize
with a soluble fertilizer, ˝ tsp./gallon every two weeks or, if grown
under high light, ˝ tsp./gallon once a week. They are rapid
growers, so if growth becomes too excessive, reduce the amount of
fertilizer given.
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Pruning:
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They
are rapid growers, especially under high fertility and warm
conditions. Whenever growth is excessive, they can be pruned
back hard, as they respond well to severe pruning, becoming thicker
and bushier.
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Insects and
Disease:
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For
the most part, they are not susceptible to insects and diseases.
Occasionally, if white fly-infected plants are
nearby, they will feed on them.
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