A pretty houseplant with glossy green and cream leaves with pink young growth 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 ‘Tricolor’
A pretty houseplant with glossy green and cream leaves with pink young growth and bowl shaped creamy-white flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Cleyera |
---|---|
Species | japonica |
Varietry | 'Tricolor' |
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, cream, pink |
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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