variegated song of India

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in full light and shade from hot sun and with moderate humidity. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn and keep just moist in winter. If growth is weak, plants can be cut back to within 15cm of the base in spring. Tolerant of low light levels indoors

No pruning required

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or leafless stem sections in spring with bottom heat

Glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects may be a problem under glass

Generally disease free