It thrives in an equal mixture of light sandy loam and peat, 
made rich with a small portion of well decomposed cowdung. 
It should be kept in a warm and rather damp situation 
during the growing season, and should never be placed out 
of doors even in summer. 
It strikes freely from cuttings of the young wood, when 
such can be obtained, but owing to the plant making but few 
lateral branches, it is increased slowly. Its leaves will also 
strike, but they form a bud on the callus very unwillingly. 
It flowers freely during the summer, and remains a long 
time in perfection, if kept in the shade, as above directed. 
