Light: Bright filtered light or sheltered shade; gentle early-morning sun is acceptable. Avoid direct midday and afternoon sun in Phoenix.
Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; water when the top inch begins to dry. Check containers frequently during summer and reduce watering in winter. Not drought tolerant.
Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich, slightly acidic soil. In Phoenix, containers with quality potting mix are preferable to alkaline native soil.
Mature size: Typically 3–6 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide in containers; can reach 10 feet or more in favorable frost-free tropical conditions. Size varies by cultivar.
Bloom: Mature plants may bloom in spring or summer under warm, humid conditions; flowering is uncommon indoors or in stressed desert-grown plants.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen where protected from cold; frost can severely damage foliage and stems.
Growth rate: Moderate with warmth, adequate moisture, and suitable light; slower in containers or stressful desert conditions.