How to Grow Loroco

Select a location where the soil receives direct sunlight for at least six to eight hours per day. Choose a place where the ground is not exposed to high winds and the soil is well-drained. Avoid any places at the bottom of a hill or sloped ground. Wait until the daily low temperature exceeds 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plant loroco seeds directly in the ground in the sunny, sheltered location. Plant the cuttings -- if you choose to use them instead of seeds -- directly into the ground. Cover any cuttings with a tent of clear plastic stretched over hoops of wire, useful for holding in humidity.

Water the new loroco plantings immediately upon planting. Wait two to three days before watering again, allowing the soil to dry completely in between waterings. Use one to two buckets of water, every four to five weeks, once the new plant has established itself. Stop watering once plants reach full maturity, provided the area receives regular rainfall.

Apply insecticide and fungicide to the soil surrounding the plant to protect against aphids and typical fungal diseases. Check that the soil is well-drained, adding humus as necessary to avoid any standing water, which can cause fungus problems and hasten disease.

Fertilize the plant during the autumn or spring following its planting. Use either humus or mature manure as fertilizer. Mix two to three buckets of the fertilizer into the soil surrounding the plant's trunk. Repeat once every two to three years.