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Light:
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Full or partial sun, a southern, eastern or
western exposure.
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Temperature:
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Maintain indoor temperatures above 50°.
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Humidity:
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Preferably 50% of higher; however, they will
tolerate low levels with no harm.
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Watering:
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Bring soil to a state of visual dryness between
watering. When watering, thoroughly saturate soil until a little water
runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing in a clay pot will help
maintain a healthy root system.
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Fertilizer:
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They are light feeders: ¼ tsp of fertilizer per
gallon of water every other week. Use a balanced fertilizer like a
15-15-15 or a blooming fertilizer like a 7-9-5. When growth stops in
winter, discontinue feeding.
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Pruning:
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Takes pruning with ease. Often used in bonsai
culture.
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Insects and
Disease:
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Few insect
problems.
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Comments:
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Can be easily maintained to fit into a
small space; often used in bonsai culture or trained into a standard.
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