- Clusia rosea (Autograph Tree):
- Robust and easy-to-care-for ornamental houseplant.
- Stiff, leathery, dark olive green leaves.
- Popularly known as Autograph Tree due to the ability to carve names on leaves.
- Paddle-like leaves contribute to air purification.
- Flowering:
- Funnel-shaped flowers in warm and humid conditions.
- Creamy white with soft pink accents.
- Aliases:
- Pitch Apple, Copey, Scotch Attorney, Balsam Apple.
- Wide-spreading and fast-growing nature.
- Care Tips (Clusia rosea Princess):
- Keep soil consistently moist to avoid leaf discoloration.
- Trim in spring for desired size and shape.
- Thrives in high humidity; suitable for bathrooms.
- Light Requirements:
- Prefers bright light.
- Thrives under full sun in tropical climates.
- Indoors, adapts to moderate light levels and some shade.
- Watering Requirements:
- Water well, ensuring soil stays moist.
- Tolerant of short periods of drought.
- Temperature Requirements:
- Ideal temperatures: 16-29Ā°C.
- Intolerant of temperatures below 10Ā°C.
- Humidity Requirements:
- Enjoys high humidity levels.
- Place on a gravel tray with water and mist regularly.
- Well-suited for steamy kitchens and bathrooms.
- Feeding:
- Apply liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
- Growth Rate:
- Outdoors: Can reach heights of up to 6m.
- Indoors: Can be kept compact between 50-100cm.
- Toxicity:
- Can cause harm if eaten.
- Keep out of reach of children and animals.
- Origin:
- Native to the Caribbean.
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