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Light:
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Full or partial sun, a southern, eastern or
western exposure.
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Temperature:
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Maintain indoor temperatures above 60°.
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Humidity:
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Preferably 50% or higher; however, they will
tolerate low levels without harm.
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Watering:
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Bring soil to a state of visual dryness between
watering. When watering, thoroughly saturate the soil until a little
water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing in a clay pot will
help maintain a healthy root system.
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Fertilizer:
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Fertilize once a week with ½ tsp of fertilizer
per gallon of water. Use a balanced fertilizer like a 15-15-15 or a
blooming fertilizer like a 7-9-5.
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Pruning:
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Over a growing season, they can become large
vines that won’t fit well in the indoor growing space. Pruning of
the vining stems should be done after the blooming cycle is complete,
usually in late Spring. At this time, they can be pruned severely,
from which they quickly re-sprout. Another pruning can be done only if
needed in late Summer; from thereon, the vine should be allowed to
grow until buds appear.
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Insects and
Disease:
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For the most part, insects do not bother
Manettias. However, if white fly infected plants are nearby, they will
feed on them. Under stressful conditions of low light and high
humidity, they can be susceptible to foliage disease.
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