Requires lots of bright light but otherwise easy to grow. A perfect houseplant. It tolerates the dry air of central heat, and does not require direct sunlight. A decorative shrub with large leaves. Takes little time to raise from seed.
Plants have dark shiny-green leaves and white fragrant flowers.
Very unique and ornamental. Makes an excellent houseplant Zone 10. A small flowering tree well suited for containers. Hardy to about 10 degrees. Can reach 10-12 feet.