Light: Bright, indirect light indoors. Outdoors in Phoenix, provide filtered shade or gentle morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Water: Water thoroughly when the top inch of potting mix feels dry, then drain completely. Do not leave water in saucers or decorative foil sleeves. Avoid prolonged drying and wilting.
Soil: Well-drained, peat- or coir-based potting mix with perlite. Use a container with drainage holes.
Mature size: Commonly maintained at 1–3 feet tall and wide in containers. Unpruned shrubs can reach 6–10 feet tall and similarly wide in frost-free climates; Phoenix frost and summer heat limit outdoor performance.
Bloom: Typically late fall through winter. For repeat winter color, provide approximately 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness nightly for 8–10 weeks beginning in fall, with bright light during the day.
Evergreen / deciduous: Broadleaf evergreen in warm, stable conditions; may shed leaves during dormancy or in response to cold, drought, or other stress.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm growing conditions.