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Light:
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Full sun or
partial sun.
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Temperature:
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Minimum indoor
temperature above 35°F; however, they will tolerate low levels
periodically. Winter hardiness outdoors Zone 8.
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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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Water when the
soil is visually dry, don’t keep it constantly saturated.
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Fertilizer:
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Go easy on the
fertilizer. Apply monthly during spring to fall during active growth.
Fertilize with ˝ tsp/gallon of a balanced fertilizer (ie: 5-10-3,
7-9-5, 10-10-10). Excessive fertilization can create difficulties in
culture.
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Pruning:
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Prune
only when needed to maintain size. The best time to prune is after
flowering in late summer.
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Insects and
Disease:
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Resistant to
most insects; occasional mealy bug problems. Not susceptible to root
disease.
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Comments:
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Easy-to-grow, tolerant
to drought stress and low humidity. Train on a stake or trellis to make
it into a beautiful specimen.
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