Clusia rosea marginata - Plant

Clusia is the type genus of the flowering plant family Clusiaceae. Comprising 300-400 species, it is native to tropical America. The genus is named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of the botanist Charles de l’Écluse

Common name: clusia
Color: Pink and red
Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer
Height: 4.00 to 8.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
The tree has stiff, leathery leaves in dark green or olive that grow to about eight inches long. These leaves are tough enough that they can be carved into, which is where the common name “autograph tree” derives.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: medium

Temprature: 25 °C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• They can propagate fairly easily, by seed or by cuttings.
• To propagate by cuttings, simply sever the stems and replant in warm wet soil to allow them to root.
• This is a fast-growing and hardy plant that is quite easy to propagate, especially in containers.

Special Feature:
Garden specimen where winter hardy. Good houseplant.
Use
Culinary use:

• leaves

Note:
for medicinal use, please consult appropriate doctor before use.

Reference:
http://houseplants.about.com/od/Plant-Profiles-May-2014/fl/ClusiamdashGrowing-Clusia-species-indoors.htm http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279206&isprofile=0&