Clusia rosea ‘Nana’ – Dwarf Pitch Apple – Autograph Tree
$12.00
This is an unusual dwarf or miniature tropical plant with interesting leaves and flowers. The term autograph tree comes from the ability to carve letters into the waxy leaves. Cool plant for collectors and good Bonsai subject.
Ships in 4″ pot.
In stock
Description
Synonym: Clusia fluminensis
Clusias are not indoor plants. In order to grow them indoors you have to create the right conditions. Clusias are slow growers, they like full to partial sun, average water and fertilizer. Temperatures below 40° F should be avoided. They are very good potted plants. Flowers normally appear in late spring. When mature, the tree develops a lot of air roots that eventually root in the soil making a beautiful display. Rarely offered plant!
FAMILY : Guttiferae
TYPE/USES : small shrub, Bonsai
MATURE SIZE : 5′
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 40’s
FLOWER : spring
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 9 × 19 in |
