Wire during the growing period. Serissa will grow air roots and is often used in exposed root or root over rock styles. Eliminate unwanted suckers extending from the base. Suitable for all styles except formal upright and broom. Suitable for extra small to medium sizes.
Cuttings root quite easily.
Lesniewicz recommends using 4 inch cuttings in a glass of water from early summer on. I've had success spring-fall planting directly into a rooting medium and watering with Superthrive. Pests are usually not as much of a problem as a sudden change in conditions such as light, temperature etc. Return to the top of the page. Return to the species care page.