Clusia Rosea Princess

Clusia Rosea Princess

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The Clusia Rosea is a fast-growing symmetrical leafy houseplant that very easy to care for. Its stiff, leathery paddle-like leaves are a dark olive green in colour they are also noted for their air-purifying properties. Given the perfect conditions you may be blessed with lovely funnel-shaped flowers, they last fairly long in gorgeous shades of creamy white with soft pink accents. The flowers tend to bloom in warm and humid conditions only.

This plant is sold in a 14cm nursery pot

Water:
Water thoroughly and keep moist year-round. However, these tough plants are drought tolerant so will forgive you if you miss a water.

Light:
Loves bright indirect light, will cope in low light conditions as well.

Soil:
Likes the soil well-draining with some peat or bark.

Humidity:
Not essential however they do love high humidity levels. You can place on a shallow pebble tray filled with water and mist regularly. Even outside in warm summer rain or bring into the bathroom when you have a hot shower or bath works wonders.

Fertiliser:
Use liquid fertiliser once a month during Spring and Summer.

Height and Growth Rate:
Fast-growing, outside as a tree in their natural habitat this plant can reach heights of 6m. Indoors they can be kept as compact houseplants between 50-100cm.

Toxicity:
Keep out of reach of children and animals, can cause irritation.

Origin:
The Caribbean.

 

 

Please note: plant pictured is an example and may vary slightly.