It must not dry out while young, and it is liable to wind-rocking while a single stemmed young plant. Pruning and decorating may be combined as both flowers and foliage are pleasant and easy to arrange, lasting well in water even as long sprays. An established plant may be cut freely. Occasional white scale is the only pest noticed and this may be controlled by white oil sprays. White oil, however, should not be used when temperatures exceed 30 o celsius.
Several applications are usually necessary for a complete kill.