This trees can not be grown in the land outside the areas ofa mild temperate. However, they can be planted in pots because they fit well. They are excellent ornametal plants, thanks to the beautiful foliage persistent, bright green intense on top and dull on the underside. Grows slow, requires no pruning, except those necessary to eliminate branches in bad conditions. For planting in pots, prepare a mixture composed of 1/3 garden soil, 1/3 peat and 1/3 loam, on a bed of gravel on the bottom of the pot to ensure drainage. In the vegetation period it needs irrigation. Twice a month, it can be fertilizered and that would be enough. During summer, the half exposition from sun is the best, avoid permanent shadow. In winter, the plants should remain in a bright location, sheltered from the ice, but without excessive temperature (15 ° C maximum). A light watering twice a month will be enough.

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