Light:

Full to partial sun - a south, east, or west window.

Temperature:

Maintain temperatures above 35 degrees. They prefer cooler temperatures during the winter.

Humidity:

     Preferably 50% or higher; however, they will tolerate without harm.       

Watering:

Keep soil evenly moist. Container grown plants cannot tolerate severe dryness.

Fertilizer:

Give them low concentrations of fertilizer, once a month at a rate of ¼ tsp. of a balanced fertilizer (such as 7-9-5 or 10-10-10) and be sure to flush the potting media with clear water before applying more. They are sensitive to elevated salt levels. Organic fertilizers are a better choice.

Pruning:

Prune young plants to encourage branching. This will help create a bushy plant and stronger limbs to hold the heavy fruit. The best time to prune is late spring after flowering and when in active growth.

Resistant to most insects; occasional mealy bug problems. They are susceptible to root disease if kept too wet.

Comments:

Better to grow them in clay pots. When repotting, do not over pot. Better if kept in warmer temperatures above 60°F.