Light:

Grow in a sunny window.  The best exposure is south; the next best would be east or west.  To flower well, they need some direct sunlight.  They are light-sensitive, which means that the shortening day length of fall is what stimulates flowering.

Temperature:

Generally maintain a minimum temperature above 40 degrees.

Humidity:

Preferably 50% or higher; however, they will tolerate low levels with no harm.

Watering:

Bring soil to a state of visual dryness between watering.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize with a soluble fertilizer, ½ tsp./gallon every two weeks or, if grown under high light, ½ tsp./gallon once a week during the summer.  They are rapid growers, so if growth becomes excessive, reduce the amount of fertilizer given.

Pruning:

Don’t prune until they begin flowering. Once they are blooming plants, they can be pruned to maintain size and form and immediately after flowering. Otherwise, the next year’s flowering can be disrupted.

Few problems with insects or diseases.

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