Characteristics
Deciduous shrub. Appreciated for the colour of its small fruits, looking like bright pink pearls.
Location
In areas of Mediterranean climate, outdoor in full sun all year. In colder areas, protect during winter.
Watering
Abundantly in summer, moderately in winter.
Fertilization
Spring and autumn.
Re-potting
Every 2 years, in spring.
Substrate
100% Akadama,or mixed with a 20% of volcanic gravel.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
Can be performed in early spring.
Pinching
When the new shoots have grown to 4 pairs of leaves, cut down to 2 pairs.
Wiring
Spring.
Curiosities
Its fruits are highly appreciated by birds, so if we want to keep them, better surround-ing the plant with a mesh in autumn.