Fertilize regularly, spring through fall, with a house plant fertilizer used according to label directions. Ideal temperatures are 55 to 60 degrees at night and up to 80 degrees during the day. The plant needs pinching to keep it bushy. If the bottom leaves turn yellow and fall off, reduce watering. The plant is susceptible to oedema in winter.
Propagation is by cuttings.
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