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Clusia rosea

Genus: Clusia
Family: Clusiaceae
Common Names: copey, fat pork tree, pitch apple, star of night, balsam apple [2], balsam fig [2], Scotch attorney [2]

About this plant

A semi-epiphytic, tropical shrub or small tree to 3m tall, considerably less when grown as a houseplant. It has particularly thick, glossy leaves and stout stems. Funnel-shaped, white or pink flowers are produced in the summer on mature plants, but are unlikely to be seen on potted specimens

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand. Provide bright, filtered light and high humidity. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water moderately in winter. Top dress or pot on in spring

Pruning

See pruning group 1; pruning will encourage branching and bushiness

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer, or by air layering in spring or summer

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years