It has fleshy roots, which aid in rapid recovery from transplanting. It can be moved at any time except midsummer. Nandina prefers moist, fertile soil, protected from harsh winds. Plant nandina in partial shade to full sun. The color of the foliage varies depending on the amount of sun the plant receives.
Leaves assume a reddish tint in winter when grown in full sun.
Nandina loses its leaves at 10 F. Stems are damaged at 5 F, but the plant usually recovers fast. Careful pruning must be practiced. It is best to thin out old stems every year or head back old canes at varying lengths to produce a dense plant. Fire Power' is a very compact plant to 2 feet tall and wide. In some types, underground stems or rhizomes send up stems several inches from the parent plant, making it a good groundcover.