Light:

Full to partial sun (a south, east or west exposure).  Plants need to receive some direct sunlight - the more the better

Temperature:

For best results grow in temperatures above 60°.

Humidity:

Preferably 50% or higher.

Watering:

Bring soil to a state of visual dryness between waterings.   When watering, thoroughly water until a little water trickles from the bottom of the pot.  Do not water again until the soil surface is visually dry.  Avoid a severe wilt.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize once a month with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer such as our Dyna-Gro plant food at ½ tsp. per gallon of water.

Pruning:

Prune whenever the growth is excessive or scraggly.  Don’t prune during the short day length of winter.

Insects and Disease:

They have susceptibility to spider mite.

Comments:

Christia are excellent container plants grown for their exotic leaves.   The foliage is sensitive to staining from pesticide sprays. They have a dormancy in the winter during short day length   where the leaves will brown and the plant will stop growing. Plants at this time need to be grown in high light, warmth and maintained with normal watering.  If given artificial light to extend the day length to 14 or more hours, dormancy will be avoided.