Characteristics
Evergreen tree. Very resistant to pests, wind and sun. It adapts well to indoor conditions. Orange or red flowers, red fleshy fruits turning black when ripen.
Location
Outdoor from May to September, but to be protected from the hours of strong sunlight in summer. Indoor for the rest of the year, next to a bright window.
Watering
Moderate throughout the year, abundant in summer.
Fertilization
From April to October.
Re-potting
Every 2 years, in early spring.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or mixed with a 20% of volcanic gravel.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
Has to be performed during spring.
Pinching
Throughout the year; When the new shoots have grown to 6 to 8 leaves, cut down to 2 leaves.
Wiring
In spring.
Curiosities
Shrub that can reach up to 7 meters high in its habitat, frequently visited by hum-mingbirds. As a medicinal plant, it is attributed anti-inflammatory, analgesic, healing and antifungal properties.