Some cultivation notes… they can be tricky, so prudent to be aware of needs.
- Aspect is critical – sunny but sheltered from winds both prevailing and persistent.
- Plenty of air circulation – space specimens so that foliage is not touching other.
- Secure plants to avoid fall-over, easily damaged as branch infrastructure is fragile.
- Watering – not too wet, never too dry – needs to be consistent.
- Fertiliser – ensure application of slow-release fertiliser – best to use either Troforte (recommended) or Osmocote – apply as per direction. I recommend quarterly applications.
- Scale insects frequent the habitat of the dense dry foliage and are not easily discovered until established.
- I recommend application of Richgro’s Bug Killa Granules as a control measure – easily applied and works systemically.
- I suggest to always apply regardless of known presence of scale.
- These plants are generally adversely affected with foliar application of insecticides – I recommend not to use.