During the growing season an ample supply of water should 
be given to its roots, but as little over head as possible, except 
in the form of vapour ; for water is apt to lodge in the axils 
of the leaves and cause the young ones to damp off. To 
prevent the leaves from being scorched in summer, as well 
as to keep the temperature about 80° by day, it will be 
necessary to use shading. In winter, for a few weeks, if the 
atmosphere is kept moist, very little water will be required, 
and then the temperature should not be raised above 60° by 
artificial means. 
