It grows freely in a mixture of sandy peat and loam. The 
plants after flowering should be kept in a warm pit, and 
rather close, to encourage the growth of the young shoots, 
afterwards they may he placed out of doors during the sum- 
mer, and the pots should have a top dressing of fresh cow- 
dung and plenty of water. 
Increased by grafting in the same manner as Camellias. 
