About
Dark red flowers are produced in the wild but not generally when the plant is kept as a houseplant indoors. A fast-growing, compact, evergreen shrub to tree to around 300cm in height when grown indoors, with a rounded habit and large, umbrella-like, glossy green foliage. Easy to care for and a good plant for bringing a tropical feel to the home.
About the genus
A genus of over 300 different species of evergreen, tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs originally from Asia. Characteristic leaves are round, palmately compound, with long stalks and 3-30 stalked leaflets. Some species are familiar as houseplants
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in standard houseplant compost in bright indirect light. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cultivation
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, semi-ripe cuttings or air-layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free