A very pretty houseplant with glossy green leaves and bowl shaped creamy-white flowers. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Fruits September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cleyera japonica
A very pretty houseplant with glossy green leaves and bowl shaped creamy-white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Cleyera |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot using a lime free compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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