Light: Bright, indirect light or filtered shade; tolerates lower indoor light. Protect from direct Phoenix sun, especially afternoon exposure.
Water: Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry, then let excess water drain. Avoid prolonged dryness and standing water; check outdoor containers frequently during Phoenix heat.
Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich potting mix amended with perlite or fine bark. Avoid heavy, compacted soil.
Mature size: Typically 3–6 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide in containers; may reach 6–10 feet tall in favorable frost-free conditions.
Bloom: Mature plants may bloom from spring into summer with sufficient light; flowering is less frequent indoors.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.