Light: Bright, indirect light indoors; bright shade on sheltered patios. Avoid Phoenix’s intense direct sun, especially afternoon exposure.
Water: Let the upper third of the potting mix dry before watering thoroughly; empty saucers afterward. Reduce watering in winter. Check outdoor containers frequently during hot weather without keeping roots constantly wet.
Soil: Loose, well-drained potting mix amended with perlite or pumice. Use containers with drainage holes; avoid heavy, poorly drained soil.
Mature size: Usually 4–8 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide in containers; can reach 15–20 feet tall outdoors in frost-free tropical climates.
Bloom: Rarely blooms indoors; mature plants may produce flowers in spring or early summer under favorable warm conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; slower in low light.